Recruiting Operations Associate
- $55,000–$75,000 per year
- Remote
- Full Time
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Recruiting Operations Associate based in the United States.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring an efficient, seamless, and high-quality recruitment experience in a fast-growing, high-performance technology environment. As the operational backbone of the Talent Acquisition team, you will oversee recruiting coordination, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and hiring logistics. Beyond managing day-to-day processes, you will proactively identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that help recruiters and hiring managers work more effectively. This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership, contribute to scalable recruitment operations, and collaborate closely with senior leadership. Initially structured as a three-month contract-to-hire opportunity, the position offers a clear pathway toward permanent employment. It also provides opportunities to develop your recruiting expertise and potentially progress into Recruiter or Sourcer roles.
Accountabilities:
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Coordinate end-to-end recruiting operations, ensuring candidates receive a personalized, professional, and seamless experience throughout the hiring process.
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Manage interview scheduling and recruiter calendars, efficiently handling changes and prioritizing urgent or high-impact hiring needs.
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Prepare and send personalized pre-interview communications, including relevant information and LinkedIn outreach.
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Oversee take-home assignments, maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (Ashby), and ensure recruitment documents are organized and accessible.
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Support leadership with urgent Talent Acquisition requests, including updating compensation ranges, publishing job openings, and coordinating interviewer onboarding, training, and shadowing.
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Identify operational bottlenecks and proactively recommend improvements, automation opportunities, and scalable workflows.
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Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership to improve recruitment efficiency, communication, and overall hiring outcomes.
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Previous experience in recruiting coordination, recruiting operations, or a similar administrative or operational role is an advantage.
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Experience working in a fast-growing startup, high-volume recruitment environment, or recruitment agency is strongly preferred.
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Bachelor's degree.
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Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising accuracy.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional, and candidate-focused approach.
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A proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges and take ownership of tasks.
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Strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity, handling sensitive and time-critical requests, and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
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Interest in process optimization, automation, and building efficient, scalable operational systems.
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Must currently reside in an eligible US state: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia.
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Annual salary: $55,000–$75,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and relevant skills.
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Equity opportunities through stock options.
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Contract-to-hire structure, with an initial three-month contract period and potential transition to permanent employment.
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
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Paid time off and paid parental leave.
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401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
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Wellness benefits and additional employee perks.
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Remote working opportunities, with access to offices in several US locations.
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Professional development and mentorship, with opportunities to grow into Recruiter or Sourcer positions.
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Opportunity to join a well-funded, profitable, high-growth technology business with an entrepreneurial culture and significant room for professional impact.