Talent Operations Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan

PTO & flexible work

Employee ownership

Annual incentive

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Talent Operations Manager to lead recruiting operations in a remote role within the Manufacturing & Automotive space. You will shape how AI is used to improve efficiency, data quality, and candidate experience across the talent function.

The role blends hands-on systems work with strategic process design, emphasizing responsible AI deployment and measurable business impact. You will partner with recruiting leaders, Finance, and other stakeholders to operationalize automation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in recruiting operations focused on AI.
• Proven track record deploying AI workflows with measurable results.
• Hands-on with conversational agents and multi-step automation.
• Fluency in APIs, webhooks, and automation platforms.
• Strong analytical skills for workforce planning and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for AI workflow design, deployment, and improvement.
• Deploy conversational AI agents to support interactions.
• Manage recruiting infrastructure incl. system configuration and vendors.
• Collaborate with Finance on workforce planning and analytics.
• Enable recruiters to adopt AI capabilities effectively.
• Establish safeguards for responsible AI deployment, including data protection and fairness.

Skills

AI workflow design

Recruiting ops

Conversational agents

APIs & webhooks

Automation platforms

Data quality

Workforce planning

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Talent Operations Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will shape how recruiting operations leverage AI to improve efficiency, data quality, and candidate experience across the talent function. You will partner closely with recruiting leaders, Finance, and other stakeholders to operationalize automation and strengthen workforce planning support. The position combines hands‑on systems work with strategic process design, with a strong emphasis on responsible AI deployment and measurable business impact.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for AI workflow design, deployment, and continuous improvement
• Deploy conversational AI agents to support candidate and hiring team interactions
• Manage recruiting infrastructure, including system configuration and vendor performance
• Collaborate with Finance on workforce planning and analytics
• Enable recruiters and hiring leaders to adopt AI capabilities effectively
• Establish safeguards for responsible AI deployment, including data protection and fairness

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in recruiting operations with a focus on AI implementation
• Proven track record of deploying AI workflows that yield measurable results
• Hands‑on experience with conversational agents and multi‑step task automation
• Fluency in APIs, webhooks, and automation platforms
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on workforce planning and data quality

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Employee ownership in the company
• Annual incentive compensation opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.