Senior Manager, Recruiting Operations

Samsara

. Own the vision and strategy for Recruiting Operations end to end, from requisition management through scheduling to offer approval .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $122,080 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading recruiting operations with a focus on AI and automation, while effectively managing teams and driving strategic initiatives. Proven ability to leverage data insights for decision-making and enhance candidate and employee experiences.

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Recruiting Operations ManagementAI And Automation ImplementationData-Driven Decision MakingPeople LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Recruiting OperationsChange ManagementData AnalysisProcess ImprovementRecruiting Technology TransitionWorkflow AutomationLLM APIsPrompt EngineeringHR PlatformsCandidate Experience Improvement

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaborationInclusivityEngagement

Industry Keywords

Recruiting CoordinationTalent RoadmapCultural PrinciplesExecutive LeadershipBusiness Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision and strategy for Recruiting Operations end to end, from requisition management through scheduling to offer approval
Lead the Recruiting Coordination Manager and two Recruiting Operations Managers
Build managers' capability to operate their parts of the recruiting system
Lead a major recruiting technology transformation using AI and own the associated change management
Refine the recruiting operations operating model as automation and AI take over manual administrative tasks
Use data and insights to set goals, track progress, and influence decisions
Partner with recruiting and business executive leadership on strategy, tooling, reporting, and the broader talent roadmap
Champion and embed Samsara's cultural principles
Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, high-performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of experience in recruiting operations, recruiting coordination, or a closely related recruiting or HR related role
At least 5 of those years in a formal people-leadership role, including experience managing people-managers
Builder's mindset with AI and automation, including testing, prototyping, or building tools or workflows
Experience leading a team through a major recruiting technology transition, including change management
Experience using data to run a recruiting operations or coordination function and identifying a decision changed by data
Based remotely within the US
Working knowledge of LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-augmented workflows
Direct experience with HR and recruiting platforms
Track record of measurably improving candidate or employee experience at scale
Experience defining baselines and measuring before-and-after impact of process or automation changes
Strong executive stakeholder management skills across Recruiting, PeopleTech, and Business partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
Ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Equity for eligible roles
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Offices available for employees who prefer to work in-person
Flexible working model