Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations

Braze Braze · Enterprise · Chicago, IL · People

This role is for a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations at Braze. The primary focus is on designing, implementing, and optimizing the infrastructure and processes for the global talent acquisition function. This includes managing TA technology (ATS, CRM, assessment tools), ensuring data integrity, partnering on People Analytics for reporting, and ensuring TA compliance. A key aspect is developing strategies and guardrails for evaluating new TA software, with a special focus on AI, and managing vendor contracts. The role involves leading a team, owning the end-to-end recruitment process, and utilizing data for operational insights and strategic choices. While AI tools are mentioned in the context of evaluating TA software, the core function of the role is operational management and process improvement within Talent Acquisition, not direct AI/ML development or research.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead, mentor, and performance manage a team of 2+ direct reports (e.g., TA Generalists and Specialist), fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  2. Own and optimize the end-to-end recruitment process, identifying areas for efficiency and standardization while ensuring a high-quality candidate and stakeholder experience.
  3. Serve as the primary system administrator and subject matter expert for all TA technology (e.g., ATS, CRM, assessment tools), including implementation, maintenance, and integration, in addition to acting as a steward for data integrity and system hygiene.
  4. Partner with the People Analytics team to design, develop, and deliver consistent reporting, dashboards, and metrics to provide strategic insights on TA performance, pipeline health, and process effectiveness to leadership.
  5. Ensure TA compliance, governance, and adherence to regulatory requirements across all hiring processes.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations or People Operations with proven experience leading major implementations and system overhauls.
  • Proven experience leading and managing direct reports, such as coordinators, analysts, or operations specialists.
  • Expertise in leveraging TA systems (Greenhouse, Workday, Looker or similar platforms) for configuration, maintenance, reporting, and integration.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to act as a strategic and consultative partner to senior leadership across the organization.
  • Experience designing and implementing initiatives related to TA process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Proven ability to own and manage large-scale projects from start to finish with little supervision.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills are essential.
  • Role must be based in our Chicago, New York, or London office requiring hybrid in-office attendance.

What the JD emphasized

  • AI software evaluation
  • AI guardrails for TA software
  • AI tools for TA