Head of Recruiting Operations

About the role

This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a technology-driven environment.

Location: San Mateo, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the recruiting strategy and operations roadmap for effective scaling
• Manage the end-to-end recruiting operating model for consistent service delivery
• Develop and enhance recruiting programs and workflows to ensure a seamless candidate experience
• Establish and enforce standardized processes for recruiting across the organization
• Own and report on recruiting performance metrics and KPIs to senior leadership
• Collaborate with finance and business leaders to optimize recruiting capacity and forecasts
• Lead executive reviews, presenting insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Recruiting Operations or related field within high-growth companies
• Expertise in recruiting workflows, interview process design, and governance
• Proven experience leading high-performance teams in a recruiting or strategy context
• Demonstrated success in implementing scalable and effective recruiting processes
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and executive dashboards
• Familiarity with ATS and recruiting technologies, including automation and AI capabilities
• Exceptional communication skills with a strong ability to influence stakeholders

Pay

$225,000 – $275,000 annually

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee healthcare plans and 80% coverage for family plans
• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Expanded mental health support resources for employees
• Generous paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• Flexible paid time off policies, including holidays and personal sick leave
• Stipends for professional development to enhance career growth
• Daily healthy lunches provided to promote wellness
• Commuter benefits to assist with travel costs