Senior Recruiting Operations Specialist (6 months FTC)
US TX Austin / US NY New York
People & Culture – Talent Acquisition /
Employee - Fixed Term Contract /
Hybrid
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Overview:
The Talent Acquisition Operations & Excellence Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global Talent Acquisition function. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition, this individual will lead the design and execution of recruitment strategies that align with Bumble’s goals while also supporting internal mobility and company priorities.
Why This Role Matters:
This person will play a significant role in shaping our global talent acquisition strategy. By leading systems innovation, driving performance through data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our recruitment team is poised to successfully hire the best talent for Bumble.
What You Will Do:
- Execute Talent Acquisition Strategy:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define key goals, track progress using metrics, and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.
- Ensure recruitment processes are streamlined, producing high-quality outcomes in a timely manner, with a focus on operational excellence.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Partner with fellow People & Culture teams to ensure recruitment strategies align with broader organizational priorities, system processes, and compensation philosophies.
- Create exceptional candidate, hiring manager, and team experiences by ensuring recruitment processes are integrated and coordinated with downstream teams (e.g IT, payroll, workplace experience).
- Curate and maintain a library of critical resources, including but not limited to Job Descriptions, Process documents, Brand + Pitch materials and Training Guides.
- Lead Talent Acquisition Tech Stack
- Drive the operational strategy for all TA systems, driving innovation and optimization in recruitment technologies, including ATS (Lever), LinkedIn Insights, LinkedIn Recruiter and other integrated systems.
- Drive streamlined integrations with the HRIS (Workday), job posting platforms, vendors and diversity partners ensuring agility and scalability.
- Drive Exceptional Experiences for All Stakeholders
- Ensure recruitment processes are transparent, inclusive, engaging, and efficient, delivering an exceptional experience for candidates, hiring managers, the TA team and the wider People and Culture teams.
- Support to empower the hiring community with the tools, insights & guidance, and support needed to make high-quality decisions, while ensuring the candidate journey reflects Bumble’s values.
- Leverage Data for Performance Excellence
- Work closely with People Analytics to track and analyze key recruitment metrics to ensure accurate processes, behaviors and training.
- Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions that enhance recruitment performance or candidate/Hiring Manager experience, and provide actionable feedback for process optimization.
- Also:
- Run point on key operational Talent Brand initiatives — including management of our LinkedIn page, feature promotions, internal job board, and referral program.
- Support university and intern hiring programs, partnering with recruiters and the business to ensure seamless coordination and an exceptional candidate experience.
- Own logistics and coordination with external talent partners (e.g. Girls Who Code, SheCanCode, LinkedIn etc) to help amplify our employer brand.
- Jump in on HR Operations support as needed — managing employee tickets and executing processes across our HR systems with a focus on service and efficiency.
Who You Are:
- A strategic thinker with a strong focus on efficiency and effectiveness, dedicated to driving business outcomes through talent acquisition.
- A collaborative individual contributor with expertise in optimizing Talent Acquisition systems, improving recruitment processes using technology, and leading data-driven decision-making.
- Experienced in influencing and guiding teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and collaboration across the organization.
- Comfortable managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Passionate about creating exceptional experiences for hiring managers, candidates, and your teammates, while promoting inclusivity and excellence at every touchpoint.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Operates with pace, grit, and a bias for action — thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
- Brings a solutions-first mindset, driving impact through smart, efficient execution.
- Skilled in optimizing systems and streamlining processes to improve speed and scale in hiring.
- Leverages data and technology to enable faster, smarter decision-making across TA.
- Influences and aligns cross-functional teams with clarity and confidence to move work forward.
- Balances short-term urgency with long-term strategic thinking, always focused on outcomes.
- Creates exceptional experiences for candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
- Champions inclusivity and operational excellence at every stage of the hiring journey.
$107,000 - $132,000 a year
For base compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location. This position is also typically eligible to participate in our short- and long-term incentive programs. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy however, these may vary as this role is a fixed-term contract position for 6 months.
Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the centre and connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble For Friends) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. Bumble For Friends is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections. Geneva is a group and community app for people to connect based on shared interests.
