Helion · 1 day ago
Talent Operations Program Manager
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant. As a Talent Operations Program Manager, you will own the infrastructure that drives Helion's hiring, optimizing recruiting systems and leading programs to enhance talent acquisition.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Architect and optimize Helion’s recruiting systems and workflows, owning ATS configuration, integrations, and scalability
Pilot and experiment with new tools, workflows, and AI-enabled recruiting solutions, benchmarking impact and scaling what works
Develop dashboards and performance reporting that surface hard truths, inform executive decisions, and drive continuous improvement
Design and elevate talent programs — including interviewer training, assessments, internships, talent brand, referrals and events — that build a stronger, more scalable hiring pipeline
Lead cross-functional change management, ensuring new tools and programs are adopted, measured, and sustained across the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
7+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, or talent program management
Proven success scaling recruiting operations in a high-growth start-up, balancing urgency with rigor in a fast-paced environment
Expertise with ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Ashby) and recruiting systems, with ability to design, configure, and optimize integrations across the toolchain
Hands-on experience piloting and evaluating AI recruiting tools, defining success metrics, and making informed recommendations based on outcomes
Strong capability to maintain dashboards that track SLAs and key metrics, enforce accountability, and guide executive-level decisions
Track record of leading cross-functional talent programs, applying change management principles, and delivering measurable improvements across the hiring lifecycle
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Company
Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
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