Manager, Talent Operations

Varsity Brands

Talent Operations Manager leading Varsity Brands’ recruiting technology, analytics, talent marketing, sourcing, and early-career programs. Improving enterprise talent processes, compliance, and candidate experience.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Talent Acquisition strategy, data analytics, and team leadership, with a strong focus on optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experience. Proficient in managing ATS, HCM, and CRM systems, while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across talent operations.

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Talent Acquisition StrategyData Analytics and ReportingATS, HCM, and CRM Systems ManagementPeople LeadershipVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisDashboard CreationProcess Improvement MethodologiesProject ManagementTalent MarketingRecruitment Marketing PlatformsConfiguration ManagementImplementation of ATSAdvanced MS ExcelAdvanced PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPhenom

Industry Keywords

Talent OperationsHRISRecruiting OperationsEarly Career ProgramsEmployer Branding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Operations team
Manage team workload, capacity, sourcing assignments, productivity, quality, and candidate experience
Recruit, onboard, retain, and develop team talent
Own the Talent Acquisition technology stack strategy, roadmap, implementation, integration, maintenance, and optimization
Oversee system enhancements and customized configurations
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, business reviews, service levels, and deliverables
Partner with IT, HRIS, HR, and process owners on workflow continuity, adoption, compliance, and AI solution deployment
Own Talent Acquisition data reporting and analytics, including dashboards and recurring reporting
Analyze and communicate recruiting KPIs and trends, translating insights into recommendations
Establish audit routines for regulatory compliance and data integrity with HR Compliance and Legal
Lead Talent Marketing strategy, employer brand campaigns, career site content, advertising, social media, and recruitment marketing technology
Measure and optimize talent marketing performance, media spend, and channel mix
Own the Early Career Program, including internship and entry-level hiring, university partnerships, events, pipelines, and conversion
Design early career cohort experiences and improve the program using retention and performance data
Enable sourcing through tools, licenses, talent pools, market intelligence, and search strategies
Develop sourcing playbooks, training, and best practices
Drive continuous improvement, change management, and training across talent processes and tools
Liaise between Talent Operations, HRIS, HR, IT, and Talent Acquisition on policy, process, and system changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading configuration, management, and implementation of ATS, HCM, and/or CRM systems
Strong data and analytics acumen; experience building dashboards and executive reporting
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies preferred, including continuous improvement, value stream mapping, Lean Six Sigma, design thinking, and workflow mapping
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Operations, HRIS, and/or recruiting operations required
2+ years of people leadership experience required
Experience managing multi-functional teams preferred
Demonstrated ATS, HCM, and/or CRM systems experience required; Workday and Phenom preferred
Experience analyzing and reporting data and communicating insights to senior leaders required
Experience managing vendor relationships, budgets, and contracts required
Experience collaborating with Human Resource functions required
Experience with project management, implementation workbooks, and training deployment required
Experience with talent marketing, employer branding, and/or recruitment marketing platforms preferred
Experience building or managing early career, internship, or campus recruiting programs preferred
Ability to perform sedentary office-environment duties, including filing, lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!