Talent Operations Manager

dbt Labs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

dbt Labs, a pioneer in analytics engineering, seeks a Talent Operations Manager to optimize recruiting processes and systems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent operations, proven experience with ATS, and excellent analytical skills. Join a company committed to inclusivity and innovation as you help build a world-class recruiting team.

Benefits

Equity or comparable benefits

Competitive benefits package

Support for international recruiting

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Talent Operations, preferably in tech.
• Proven experience with ATS systems, especially Greenhouse.
• Strong analytical skills in building reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the ATS system, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Build and maintain recruiting KPIs dashboards.
• Standardize processes while enabling flexibility for unique role needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process design

Communication

Team enablement

Project management

Education

4+ years in Talent Operations or Recruiting Operations

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About Us

dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 50,000 teams every week.

As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Cloud customers, including JetBlue, HubSpot, Vodafone New Zealand, and Dunelm. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners:

• Code-based data transformations unlock transparency, flexibility, and collaboration
• Analysts should adopt software engineering best practices to build trusted data products
• Core analytics infrastructure should be open source and user-controlled
• Analytic code—not just tools—should be shared and community-driven

dbt is now synonymous with analytics engineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the data control plane for enterprise teams around the world. And we’re just getting started.We’re growing fast and building a team of passionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about what makes us special by checking out our values.

Location: UK or Dublin

At dbt Labs, we’re building a high performing Talent Acquisition function, and we're looking for an experienced Talent Operations Manager to lead the charge in optimsing our recruiting systems, tools, data, and processes. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced, scaling environment and is excited to build infrastructure that enables a world class recruiting team.

Key Responsibilities Recruiting Tools & Systems

• Own and manage our ATS (Greenhouse), ensuring optimal configuration, adoption, and functionality
• Evaluate, implement, and manage sourcing and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, scheduling software)
• Lead regular audits of tools and tech stack; identify opportunities to reduce inefficiencies and improve user experience.

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track recruiting KPIs (time to fill, source of hire, diversity metrics, etc.)
• Provide data driven insights for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and recruiting strategy sessions

Process Optimisation

• Standardise processes across teams while enabling flexibility for unique role requirements
• Continuously improve candidate experience by identifying and removing friction in the hiring journey.
  
  

Enablement & Compliance

• Train recruiters, coordinators, and hiring managers on tools, processes, and best practice
• Ensure compliance with global hiring policies, including data privacy (e.g., GDPR) and DEI guidelines

Strategic Support

• Act as a thought partner to TA leadership on headcount planning, hiring forecasts, and budget alignment
• Partner with DEI leaders to drive equitable and inclusive hiring practices across the funnel.
• Support employee referral programs and internal mobility processes.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years in Talent Operations, Recruiting Operations, or People Ops — preferably in tech or high-growth environments
• Proven experience managing ATS systems (Greenhouse strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience building reports and visual dashboards
• Comfortable evaluating new tools and managing vendor relationships
• Deep understanding of recruiting workflows and candidate lifecycle
• Passion for operational excellence, process design, and team enablement
• Collaborative and communicative, with a bias for action and ownership.
  
  

Over and Above

• Experience supporting international recruiting
• Familiarity with tools like Gem, Teamable, GoodTime, or similar
• Project management or process improvement certifications.

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dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.

Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page.

dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. Equity or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations.

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