Talent Placement and Operations Manager
Remote
Talent Placement & Engagement – Talent Placement & Engagement /
Full-time /
Remote
The Opportunity
The Talent Placement and Program Operations team plays a pivotal role in supporting fellows, alumni, and corporate partners, with two core functions: Talent Placement and Program Operations. With a focus on efficiency and effectiveness to unlock insights and achieve outcomes, the team is dedicated to enhancing organizational operations by facilitating talent engagement and role placement initiatives to ensure optimal outcomes for both talent and partners. Committed to operational excellence, innovation, and collaborative success, the team positions the organization and its constituents for continued growth and achievement in an evolving economic landscape.
The Talent Placement and Operations Manager oversees the applicant perspective of talent matching within our organization. Their duties include onboarding fellows and alumni onto our applicant tracking system (ATS), and ensuring their profiles are complete and linked to at least one partner pipeline. For alumni talent, they conduct candidate outreach activities, identify suitable matches for assigned partner roles, and provide direct sourcing for these positions. Additionally, this role tracks the various steps and stages in the recruiting process for candidates on the ATS, ensuring efficiency and transparency. In collaboration with the programs team, they ensure fellows are in good standing and gain buy-in for potential opportunities. Gathering feedback from candidates on their interview process and capturing insights to enhance our MLT interview preparation strategy are also among their responsibilities. Through these efforts, the Talent Placement Manager plays a vital role in supporting the career advancement and professional development of our fellows and alumni.
Work You’ll Do
Talent Management and Acquisition:
- Possess strong skills in candidate sourcing, outreach, and matching, with the ability to identify suitable candidates for partner roles based on their skills, experiences, and career aspirations.
- Oversee the onboarding process for fellows and alumni onto the ATS, ensuring their profiles are complete and linked to relevant partner pipelines. Collaborate with the programs team to provide ongoing support and guidance to individuals as they navigate their career paths.
- Track the progress of candidates through the recruiting process, ensuring transparency and efficiency in candidate management and communication.
Data Management:
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to candidate profiles, partner pipelines, and recruiting activities, ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational policies and procedures as needed to meet changing partner needs.
- Gather feedback from candidates on their interview experiences and capture insights to enhance the interview preparation database, facilitating continuous improvement in the talent placement process
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with fellows, alumni, and partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the talent placement process.
- Effectively communicate with fellows, alumni, and internal stakeholders, conveying information, updates, and feedback in a clear and professional manner.
Continuous Improvement:
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges and develop creative solutions to address them effectively within the context of talent placement.
- Remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adjusting strategies and priorities as needed to meet changing organizational needs and priorities.
- Handle additional tasks essential for role efficiency and team success as needed
What You Have
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in operations or project management with a track record of successful execution within cross-functional teams and/or a matrix organization
- Experience in corporate recruitment across entry-level and experienced roles is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and prioritize tasks to achieve goals in a timely manner
- Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives to achieve organizational outcomes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exhibited ability to use data in decision-making
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to build relationships and lead without authority to achieve shared goals
- Ability to work with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, in a cross-functional environment
- Excellent presentation, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
