Systems & Enablement Lead, Recruiting Operations

OpenAI

. Lead improvements across recruiting processes, systems, and enablement .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $216,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting operations and HR systems, with a strong focus on process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and operational workflow enablement. Proficient in using data to enhance service quality and efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Experience In Recruiting OperationsHands-On Experience Administering An ATSStrong Understanding Of Recruiting WorkflowsStrong Communication And Stakeholder Partnership SkillsDetail-Oriented With Strong Operational Discipline

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Hard Skills

Recruiting OperationsHR SystemsProcess ImprovementData AnalysisWorkflow UsabilityDocumentation CreationTraining DevelopmentAutomation ImplementationCompliance ManagementOffer Approval Processes

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder PartnershipDetail-OrientedAdaptability In Fast-Moving EnvironmentsOperational Discipline

Tools & Technologies

ATSAshbyPeople SystemsAnalytics ToolsOperational Workflow Tools

Industry Keywords

Recruiting WorkflowsGlobal HiringMulti-Entity HiringCompliance-Sensitive WorkflowsOperational Enablement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead improvements across recruiting processes, systems, and enablement
Lead projects from discovery through adoption, managing scope, milestones, dependencies, and risks
Own enablement for operational workflow changes, including documentation, training, office hours, and change communication
Support offer approval and other sensitive recruiting workflows through coordination, follow-through, and exception handling
Identify recurring support themes and drive fixes through process changes, documentation improvements, automation, or handoff to People Systems
Partner with recruiters, coordinators, People Systems, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve workflow usability and reliability
Use data and operational signals to monitor service health, prioritize improvements, and reduce repeat work
Evaluate practical AI and automation opportunities that improve support quality, speed, and consistency without weakening controls
Translate hiring priorities into scalable processes and programs
Establish shared operating standards and lead changes that improve recruiting effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR systems, people technology, or related roles
Hands-on experience administering an ATS; Ashby strongly preferred
Strong understanding of recruiting workflows, offers, and hiring data
Ability to balance detailed systems work with user support and enablement
Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills
Comfort working in fast-moving, evolving environments
Highly detail-oriented, with strong operational discipline and commitment to accuracy and consistency
Experience supporting global or multi-entity hiring is nice to have
Familiarity with compliance-sensitive or highly regulated workflows is nice to have
Experience creating training and documentation for operational teams is nice to have
Experience working with analytics or downstream HR systems is nice to have
Ability to work from the US office three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may be provided
Height-adjustable desks, conference rooms, phone booths, well-stocked kitchens, private outdoor space, nap rooms, and private bike storage