Hadrian · 21 hours ago
Recruiting Operations Lead
Los Angeles
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $137K/yr
4+ years expHadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories for the aerospace and defense sectors. The Recruiting Operations Lead will enhance the operational maturity of the recruiting function by managing the recruiting tech stack, optimizing processes, and ensuring data integrity to support efficient hiring.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the daily health of the recruiting tech stack, including Ashby and connected tools like scheduling and email automation. Ensure everything works as intended and troubleshoot issues quickly
Serve as the day-to-day Ashby administrator and operator, including configuration and optimization of:
Fields, stage architecture, workflows, templates, automations, views, and permissions
Data standards, required fields, and auditing routines to ensure system integrity
Act as the primary point of contact with the Ashby vendor, partnering closely with the People Ops People Tech Lead on ongoing support, enablement, and platform improvements
Build and refine workflows in the ATS to improve speed, consistency, and clarity across the recruiting lifecycle
Create dashboards, reports, and operational insights using Ashby Analytics to give visibility into:
Pipeline health and funnel performance
Hiring progress, stage aging, and operational bottlenecks
Forecasting inputs and accuracy drivers
Maintain clean, accurate, and up to date data in all systems. Audit data regularly and partner with recruiters to correct inconsistencies
Monitor key recruiting metrics and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in workflows. Propose and implement fixes that improve speed and quality
Establish, implement, and monitor operational standards and SLAs (for example: stage aging, feedback turnaround time, scheduling speed), and drive adoption through clear enablement and follow-through
Train and support recruiters and hiring managers in the effective use of recruiting tools, features, and workflows
Document and maintain clear process guides, SOPs, and best practices for the recruiting function
Identify opportunities for automation and help implement scalable solutions that reduce manual work
Support compliance requirements including documentation, system hygiene, audit readiness, and operational controls (including access controls and consistency of process execution)
Partner with Finance and People Ops to align headcount planning, req approvals, and system updates (without adding unnecessary friction)
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, talent operations, or talent systems management with clear ownership of tooling and workflow optimization
Strong understanding of ATS platforms, ideally Ashby, with experience building and maintaining custom workflows, fields, views, templates, and automation
Proven strength with recruiting analytics (ideally Ashby Analytics), including building dashboards, operational reporting, and translating insights into process improvements
High attention to detail and an ownership mindset for data quality and operational integrity
Ability to pull, clean, interpret, and communicate operational recruiting data clearly
Passion for improving systems and processes, and a natural ability to find root causes behind workflow issues
Strong cross-functional partnership skills, particularly with Recruiting Leads, People Ops People Tech, People Analytics, and Finance
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain systems concepts to technical and non-technical audiences with clarity
Comfort in fast paced environments with shifting needs and a high volume of priorities
Curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility for keeping the recruiting engine running smoothly
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of the area
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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