Senior Manager: Recruiting Operations & AI Transformation

Samsara; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Samsara is seeking a Senior Manager, Recruiting Operations to own the end-to-end engine behind hiring. You will lead multiple managers, drive an AI-powered transformation, and optimize recruiting operations with data-driven decision-making while upholding Samsara's cultural principles.

This is a remote role open to US-based candidates, with a focus on scaling systems, improving efficiency, and delivering a high-quality candidate experience in a hyper-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in recruiting operations, coordination, or related HR role.
• 5+ years in formal people-leadership roles, including managing managers.
• Experience testing, prototyping, or building AI/automation tools or workflows.
• Led a team through major recruiting technology transition including change management.
• Used data to drive recruiting operations decisions with measurable impact.
• Remote work within the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Own vision and strategy for Recruiting Operations end to end, from req management through scheduling to offer approval.
• Lead through a Recruiting Coordination Manager and two Recruiting Operations Managers, building capability while focusing on strategy.
• Drive a major recruiting tech transformation using AI and change management to embed new processes.
• Refine operating model for recruiting operations as automation and AI take over routine tasks.
• Use data and insights to set goals, track progress, and inform leadership decisions.
• Champion Samsara's cultural principles and hire, develop and lead an inclusive, high-performing team.

Skills

Recruiting operations

People leadership

AI & automation

data-driven decisions

Job description

Samsara is seeking a Senior Manager, Recruiting Operations to own the end-to-end engine behind hiring. You will lead multiple managers, drive an AI-powered transformation, and optimize recruiting operations with data-driven decision-making while upholding Samsara's cultural principles.

This is a remote role open to US-based candidates, with a focus on scaling systems, improving efficiency, and delivering a high-quality candidate experience in a hyper-growth environment.