Talent Operations Lead

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the full process of finding, vetting, onboarding and supporting a pool of contract specialists. You will refine current processes, convert pain points into requirements for the engineering side and help the pool grow substantially. The role is hands-on and in the office, and combines staffing operations, product thinking and relationship management.

What you'll do

• Own the contributor lifecycle from first application through screening, onboarding (background and identity checks, contracts), assignment to projects and training.
• Strengthen the current platform and prepare it for a far larger pool of contributors, including trialing automated interviewing tools.
• Translate operational friction into clear product requirements and partner with engineers and AI coding assistants to deliver improvements.
• Coordinate with a recruiting colleague to forecast staffing needs for upcoming projects and confirm contributors have the right assessment materials.
• Act as the main point of contact for the program, shaping a positive contributor experience while maintaining high standards of work quality.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 4+ years in operations, data operations, systems or solutions architecture, marketplace supply or community and talent platforms.
• Direct staffing experience building and running large pools of contractors or specialists, from recruitment through onboarding and training; broad generalist consulting backgrounds are not a match.
• A record of growing a talent pool or contributor network rapidly, ideally by ten times or more.
• Ownership of an end-to-end contributor journey, from applications and interviews to placement and training.
• A track record of making operational processes better on a contributor-facing or data platform, supported by sound product judgment.
• Fluency with AI tools and the self-reliance to move forward when engineering bandwidth is scarce.
• Warmth and presence as a program ambassador, including hosting events and making experienced professionals feel appreciated.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work on-site five days a week in San Francisco, or to relocate.

Bonus points

• Experience collaborating with engineers and AI coding assistants to frame problems as product requirements.
• Experience at an early-stage startup establishing a staffing function from the ground up.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 220,000 to 280,000 per year
• Equity
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• Relocation support

Location and work model

• San Francisco, CA, United States
• On-site, 5 days per week in office
• Full-time