Recruiting Operations Manager

Optimize the end-to-end recruiting process by managing ATS configuration, developing recruiting metrics and dashboards, standardizing interview processes, and implementing recruiting technology solutions. Analyze recruiting funnel data to identify bottlenecks, develop recruiter training programs, and manage recruiting vendor relationships. Partner with talent acquisition leadership to build scalable, efficient, and equitable recruiting operations.

Median salary: $115,000. Projected growth to 2033: 10% (faster than average) - driven by recruiting technology adoption and AI sourcing. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $115,000
Entry-level: $75,000 - $95,000
Senior: $170,000+
Growth by 2033: 10% (faster than average) - driven by recruiting technology adoption and AI sourcing
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 60% Team / 40% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $55,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

ATS Configuration & Optimization (Greenhouse / Lever / Workday)
Recruiting Metrics & Funnel Analytics
Structured Interview Process Design
Recruiting Technology Evaluation & Implementation
Vendor Management for Recruiting Tools
Diversity Recruiting Process Audit

Soft skills

Process Optimization
Analytical Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Written Communication

Technical complexity: High

Typical career path