Talent Operator

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Operations partner to manage the internal hiring machine, coordinating with founders and elite external search firms to sustain a robust candidate pipeline.

You will own the CRM/ATS data, orchestrate high-volume scheduling and interviews, and continuously identify bottlenecks to scale the process while delivering a world-class candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of professional experience.
• Ability to collaborate with founders and external search firms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with hiring managers and elite external search firms to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• Partner with founders to set high hiring bars and ensure a world-class candidate experience.
• Own the CRM/ATS data integrity, tracking candidate interactions and follow-ups.
• Direct high-volume scheduling and interview coordination to maximize efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks in the hiring lifecycle and design scalable processes.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Orchestration: Manage the internal hiring machine by liaising with hiring managers to define roles and coordinating with elite external search firms to maintain a robust candidate pipeline.
• Founder Partnership: Collaborate closely with the founders to define high hiring bars and ensure a world‑class experience for every candidate.
• Systems and Data Management: Maintain full ownership of the CRM/ATS, ensuring data integrity, precise tracking of candidate interactions, and timely follow‑ups.
• Operational Execution: Direct the logistics of high‑volume scheduling and interview coordination, ensuring the recruitment process runs with maximum efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in the hiring lifecycle and build scalable processes to resolve them.

Requirements

• Experience: 0–3 years of professional experience. This role is well‑suited for a recent graduate from a top‑tier institution or an individual with early‑career experience at a venture capital firm, high‑growth startup, or specialized recruitment agency.
• High Agency: A self‑starter who operates with a sense of full ownership, requiring minimal direction to identify opportunities and execute experiments.
• Operational Mindset: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to turn chaos into structured, efficient processes.
• Passion for Talent: A fundamental belief that human capital is the primary lever for a company’s success.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with the crypto/Web3 landscape and the ability to communicate effectively with technical founders and engineers.
  • Prior experience at a top‑tier VC firm or participation in a startup accelerator program (e.g., Y Combinator).
  • Previous exposure to high‑intensity, high‑growth projects in a non‑technical capacity (Operations or HR).

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Organizational Skills
• Self‑Starter
• Effective Communication