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Job Title: Program Manager – Talent Acquisition Operations
Location: Remote with occasional onsite work.
Client: Major Entertainment Company
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Pay Rate: $80/hr on W2
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Operations / Program Manager to drive recruiting workflows, process improvements, technology initiatives, and cross-functional programs. The role will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Product, Engineering, Data & Analytics, Security, Legal, Finance, and business leadership to improve recruiting operations and deliver scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
· Partner with TA leadership and cross-functional teams as an SME for recruiting operations, workflows, processes, and tools.
· Design and optimize end-to-end recruiting workflows with a focus on scalability, automation, efficiency, and simplification.
· Lead process improvement and technology implementation initiatives across Talent Acquisition.
· Partner with Product and Engineering teams on requirements, solution design, backlog prioritization, and delivery.
· Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.
· Use recruiting data and operational metrics to identify trends, measure performance, and drive actionable improvements.
· Support testing, troubleshooting, rollout, training, and adoption of new recruiting tools and processes.
· Develop and govern process documentation, training materials, and self-service resources.
· Partner with TA Programs to translate business needs into clear requirements and actionable solutions.
· Work with Data & Analytics, Security, and Legal to address governance, compliance, and risk considerations.
· Drive cross-functional alignment, resolve blockers, and participate in project post-mortems and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Operations, HR Operations, or a related field.
· Proven experience designing and improving global recruiting workflows and processes.
· Strong experience managing cross-functional projects and complex stakeholder groups.
· Experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams; familiarity with Agile and Design Thinking methodologies.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.
· Experience with recruiting technology implementations, process optimization, and change management.
· Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.
· Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
· Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana.
· Workday HCM and ATS experience required.
· Eightfold experience strongly preferred.
· Strong understanding of TA processes, systems, and recruitment lifecycle workflows; ability to operate as a recruiting operations SME.
Ideal Candidate
· A hands-on TA Operations / Program Manager who can quickly understand business problems, translate requirements into practical solutions, manage complex cross-functional initiatives, and continuously improve recruiting processes, technology, and operational efficiency.
Location / Work Arrangement:
· Primarily remote, with a flexible onsite schedule.
· Candidates should be within commuting distance of one of the following offices and available for occasional onsite work:
o Los Gatos, CA
o Los Angeles, CA
o New York, NY
Gaurav Upadhyay| SR. Technical Recruiter| First Tek, Inc.
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371 Hoes Lane, Suite 201, Piscataway, NJ 08854
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