Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations

Harris Williams

Senior Manager optimizing recruiting operations for global M&A investment bank Harris Williams. Owning ATS strategy, data governance, vendor relationships, reporting, and Talent Acquisition process improvement.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end recruiting operations, including requisition management, offer processing, and onboarding. Proficient in leveraging ATS technology and data governance to enhance recruiting workflows and reporting metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Experience In Recruiting OperationsAdvanced Proficiency With ATSStrong Analytical SkillsExperience Managing External Vendor RelationshipsBachelor's Degree Required

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Hard Skills

Recruiting OperationsTalent AcquisitionData GovernanceMetrics-Driven Recruiting ProcessesExcel ProficiencyReporting RequirementsDashboard RequirementsContract OversightBudget OversightOnboarding Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility To Influence Senior StakeholdersExcellent JudgmentLeadership Without Direct Authority

Tools & Technologies

Workday RecruitingSAP SuccessFactorsICIMSGreenhouseHRIS-Adjacent SystemsTableau

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesHighly Regulated EnvironmentHigh-Volume HiringTalent Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and standards for end-to-end recruiting operations, including requisition management, offer processing, and onboarding handoffs
Lead strategic initiatives spanning the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle
Design, document, and continuously improve recruiting workflows across sourcing, interviewing, and offer stages
Own the ATS and prioritize recruiting technology strategy, roadmap, requirements, and system changes
Establish Talent Acquisition data governance, including quality standards, definitions, and ownership
Define requirements and priorities for recruiting dashboards and reporting covering pipeline, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, diversity, and cost-per-hire
Translate reporting findings into recommendations for HR and firm leadership
Manage external recruiting vendor relationships, including contracts, invoicing, performance tracking, and renewals
Partner with Talent Operations, Legal, and Compliance on recruiting process alignment and regulatory obligations
Influence senior TA and HR stakeholders and drive consensus on process and technology changes
Support peak hiring cycles, including campus and lateral banking hiring
Partner with Technology to establish and manage the recruiting tools and vendor operating budget
Report to the Head of Talent Operations and build the operational backbone for a future team

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in recruiting operations, talent acquisition, HR operations, or a highly analytical TA/HR role
Experience owning both operational execution and strategic initiatives
Experience in financial services, professional services, or a highly regulated, high-volume hiring environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to build and scale governed, metrics-driven recruiting processes
Advanced proficiency with an enterprise ATS such as Workday Recruiting, SAP SuccessFactors, iCIMS, or Greenhouse
Comfort working directly in HRIS-adjacent systems
Strong analytical skills, including data governance and defining reporting and dashboard requirements
Excel proficiency required; Tableau is a plus
Ability to lead without direct authority, influence senior stakeholders, and drive consensus across teams
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience managing external vendor relationships, including contract and budget oversight
Excellent judgment in a highly confidential, fast-paced environment with senior stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree required
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Years-of-service benefits