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Recruiting Operations Specialist

Build and optimize scalable interviewing processes and AI-native workflows for a leading AI platform in San Francisco.

Location
San Francisco, CA
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 5 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Build and optimize scalable interviewing processes
  • Analyze data and develop dashboards
  • Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams
  • Own the configuration and management of recruiting tools
  • Lead enablement efforts for interviewers

Must have

  • 5+ years of experience in recruiting operations
  • Deep expertise in building and scaling recruiting processes
  • Hands-on experience managing and customizing an ATS

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with tools that leverage AI
  • Background in enablement or instructional design

AI in the day-to-day

Own the configuration, management, and ongoing optimization of recruiting tools, including our ATS (Ashby) and other automation or AI-based solutions.

Requirements

Experience
5+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Discretionary benefit stipend Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Flexible (unlimited) paid time off Retirement Plan Lunch and Snacks Fertility and family building benefits Life Insurance and Disability Benefits Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Recruiting Operations Specialist at Sierra focuses on enhancing interviewing processes and AI-driven workflows to improve efficiency and candidate experiences. Key skills include expertise in recruiting operations, data analysis, and hands-on management of ATS tools, particularly Ashby. This role is ideal for someone with over five years of experience in high-growth tech environments, who is adept at process improvement and collaboration. Sierra emphasizes a culture of trust and operational excellence, making it a fitting environment for those who thrive in fast-paced settings.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Sierra's careers page November 8, 2026.
  • AI/ML appears in 3.6% of 3418 comparable mid other roles in United States; Ashby appears in 0.2% of 3418 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Recruiting Operations Specialist role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Recruiting Operations Specialist role.
Where is the role based?
Sierra is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Ashby.
What seniority level is this role?
Sierra targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Recruiting Operations Specialist role at Sierra.

From the original posting

What you'll do

  • Build and optimize scalable interviewing processes and AI-native workflows that drive efficiency, consistency, and a world-class candidate and hiring manager experience.

  • Analyze data and develop dashboards to give real-time visibility into interviewer training, capacity, and calibration—enabling data-driven decisions across hiring teams.

  • Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to identify operational bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and champion best practices across the full recruiting lifecycle.

  • Own the configuration, management, and ongoing optimization of recruiting tools, including our ATS (Ashby) and other automation or AI-based solutions used for sourcing, scheduling, and candidate engagement.

  • Lead enablement efforts for interviewers by building documentation, training materials, and resources that promote adoption of tools, process changes, and reporting standards.

What you'll bring

  • 5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, program management, or related roles, ideally within high-growth tech environments.

  • Deep expertise in building and scaling recruiting processes, reporting frameworks, and tooling infrastructure.

  • Hands-on experience managing and customizing an ATS (experience with Ashby is a plus).

  • A passion for process improvement and operational excellence—you thrive on turning complexity into clarity.

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of partnering closely with recruiting teams, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Even better...

  • Familiarity with tools that leverage AI to support sourcing, scheduling, and recruiting workflows.

  • Background in enablement or instructional design to support training and documentation efforts for recruiting teams.

Our values

  • Trust: We build trust with our customers with our accountability, empathy, quality, and responsiveness. We build trust in AI by making it more accessible, safe, and useful. We build trust with each other by showing up for each other professionally and personally, creating an environment that enables all of us to do our best work.

  • Flexible (unlimited) paid time off

  • Life insurance and disability benefits

  • Retirement plan dependent on country of employment

  • Parental leave

  • Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot

  • Free alphorn lessons

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