Program Specialist, M&A

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

4d•$120,640 - $145,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a Recruiting M&A Program Specialist to join their Talent team. This role will coordinate the interview experience for acquisition hiring, acting as a key point of contact between Corporate Development, Legal, People, and the technical organization. The specialist will manage interviews, guide candidates and new employees from initial contact to their start date, and ensure a smooth and supportive transition process. This challenging and unique role directly supports Anthropic's mission to remain at the forefront of AI development.

Requirements

3+ years of program management, recruiting coordination or high-volume scheduling experience, ideally including confidential, executive, or M&A/acquihire hiring, and familiarity with modern recruiting systems
Track record of creating, documenting and educating on evolving hiring approaches - proven experience in building and developing these over time.
A track record of delivering an excellent candidate experience and partnering closely with recruiters
Experience with confidential or sensitive work where discretion, trust, and sound judgment are essential
Strong organizational instincts and comfort creating structure in ambiguous, fast-moving situations
Comfort working efficiently with AI tools; experience with Claude
A genuine interest in Anthropic's mission and the role M&A plays in supporting it
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate across Corporate Development, Legal, People, and technical leadership, keeping everyone informed, flagging what needs attention, and keeping the process moving.
Educate deal sponsors and cross functional partners on standard approaches for M&A recruiting, interviewing and processes.
Be a primary point of contact for candidates, delivering a warm, high-touch, and discreet experience from first conversation through their start date. Make sure people going through a sensitive transition feel supported and informed at every step.
Be the primary point of contact for scheduling logistics for acquisition-related hiring, navigating complex, confidential scenarios across time zones and multiple stakeholders.
Keep the trackers, checklists, timelines, and playbooks that keep acquisition coordination organized and consistent, and flag improvements as the function grows.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information and conversations with discretion.
Use AI tools (e.g., Claude) as a core part of your daily workflow as we build toward a more automated way of recruiting.
Take on other high-priority recruiting and operations projects as needed and grow within the role over time.