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Talent Operations Specialist

Applied Compute - Sunnyvale, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-16

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Applied Intuition is a $15 billion Series A company (founded 2017) powering physical AI for autonomous systems across automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. The company serves 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the US military, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will lead high-impact, company-wide recruiting initiatives that define how Applied Intuition attracts, engages, and hires top talent at scale. This is a strategic and operational leadership role at the intersection of recruiting infrastructure, technology, and organizational growth. Key responsibilities: - Own the strategy and day-to-day operation of recruiting systems, including the ATS (Ashby) and scheduling/coordination tooling (ModernLoop) - Lead design and deployment of enterprise-level automation, AI sourcing agents, and integrated candidate portals - Oversee governance for recruiting processes, documentation, and adoption across the company - Create scalable frameworks for candidate experience and employer brand across all hiring channels - Build strategic partnerships with talent networks, universities, and industry organizations to expand recruiting reach - Lead measurement and analytics for recruiting programs—tracking ROI, adoption, and performance against KPIs - Serve as a thought partner to recruiting leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and scaling strategy - Manage cross-functional program managers and project teams to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives Applied Intuition is an in-office company with an expectation that full-time employees work from their office 5 days a week, with flexibility for occasional remote work and schedule adjustments. Requirements: - 5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, technical program management, or talent strategy - Proven ability to design and execute programs at scale in high-growth or enterprise environments - Technical fluency in systems integration, automation, and data flows (APIs, backend workflows) - Demonstrated success in building cross-functional alignment at the executive level - Exceptional strategic thinking skills—ability to connect immediate operational needs with long-term vision - Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority Nice to have: - Background in leading recruiting transformation initiatives involving AI or next-gen automation - Experience scaling recruiting across multiple geographies or business units - Familiarity with advanced analytics, reporting, and data visualization for recruiting metrics

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