Talent Operations Specialist

Applied Intuition • Sunnyvale, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition is seeking a Senior Talent Operations Specialist to lead company-wide recruiting initiatives and shape how the company attracts, engages, and hires talent at scale. The role owns the strategy and execution of recruiting infrastructure, including automation systems, operational frameworks, candidate experience, and talent brand. It partners with executives, engineering, and recruiting leadership to develop hiring systems and programs, and combines strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in recruiting operations, technical program management, or talent strategy.
• Proven ability to design and execute programs at scale in high-growth or enterprise environments.
• Technical fluency in systems integration, automation, and data flows, including APIs and backend workflows.
• Demonstrated success building cross-functional alignment at the executive level.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, connecting immediate operational needs with long-term vision.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading recruiting transformation initiatives involving AI or next-generation automation.
• Experience scaling recruiting across multiple geographies or business units.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, reporting, and data visualization for recruiting metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy for day-to-day operation of recruiting systems, including the Ashby ATS and ModernLoop scheduling and coordination tools.
• Lead the design and deployment of enterprise-level automation, AI sourcing agents, and integrated candidate portals.
• Oversee governance of recruiting processes, documentation, and company-wide adoption.
• Create scalable candidate-experience and employer-brand frameworks across hiring channels.
• Build strategic partnerships with talent networks, universities, and industry organizations to expand reach.
• Lead measurement and analytics for recruiting programs, tracking ROI, adoption, and performance against KPIs.
• Advise recruiting leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and scaling strategy.
• Manage cross-functional program managers and project teams delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Benefits

• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units may be included in eligible compensation packages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed