Talent Acquisition Operations Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Stock options

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior Recruiting Operations leader to guide a team of coordinating professionals. You will define interview coordination standards, partner with Talent Acquisition leadership and HR partners, and drive efficiency through new tools and processes.

You will report on metrics and ensure scalable operations to support ongoing hiring across functions and locations. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management, and a data-driven approach to optimize

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition coordination or related recruiting operations roles.
• 3+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated success leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong strategic thinking and program management skills, with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously across a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in recruiting software and tools, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and scheduling platforms.
• Highly organized with a strong focus on delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of recruiting coordinators and RC leads, setting clear performance goals, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering individual growth aligned with both career aspirations and organizational objectives.
• Define and own the overarching strategy for TA interview coordination, establishing standards, SLAs, and best practices that ensure a consistently high-quality experience for candidates and interviewers at scale.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition leadership, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align coordination operations with broader recruiting strategy and business priorities.
• Drive program and process improvement initiatives, including the evaluation and implementation of new tools, systems, and workflows that increase team efficiency and operational scalability.
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to track coordination metrics and team performance, translating data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage team capacity planning and resource allocation across varying hiring volumes, proactively identifying gaps and implementing solutions to maintain operational continuity.
• Build and sustain a collaborative, inclusive team culture that prioritizes accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Program management

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS

Scheduling platforms

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior Recruiting Operations leader to guide a team of coordinating professionals. You will define interview coordination standards, partner with Talent Acquisition leadership and HR partners, and drive efficiency through new tools and processes.

You will report on metrics and ensure scalable operations to support ongoing hiring across functions and locations. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management, and a data-driven approach to optimize