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