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Position Summary
The HR & Talent Operations Manager is responsible for the full execution of Human Resources across all three properties.
This is a hands-on, operational leadership role. The primary responsibility is to protect the company through proactive compliance, disciplined recruiting, consistent documentation, and structured employee relations.
This role requires a seasoned HR professional who has operated in fast-paced hospitality environments and understands both legal exposure and operational realities.
This is not a corporate desk-based policy position.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 depending on experience
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00am-5:30pm
Benefits Per Company Plan Details:
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 401K Matching Plan
- Life Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- 3 weeks of PTO
- 2 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas) + 6 Floating Holidays
Core Responsibilities
Recruiting & Talent Management
Own recruiting for all non-executive roles across three properties
Build structured hiring systems and reduce time-to-fill
Recruit and vet management-level candidates
Develop succession bench for key operational roles
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead investigations and corrective action processes
Distinguish between performance issues, policy violations, and interpersonal friction
Coach managers to address issues directly and appropriately
Prevent unnecessary escalation of minor disputes
Ensure consistent application of policies
Compliance & Documentation
Maintain compliant personnel files
Oversee wage-hour compliance in California
Manage workers’ compensation administration
Oversee leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, etc.)
Ensure termination documentation is defensible
Update handbook and HR policies as required
Systems & Structure
Install standardized onboarding procedures
Implement performance documentation systems
Establish clear escalation thresholds
Deliver manager training on HR best practices
Scope Clarification
Reports directly to the COO
Owns day-to-day HR across three properties
Does not require owner involvement in routine HR matters
Works in coordination with the Controller regarding payroll data accuracy
Payroll processing and financial oversight remain under the Controller.
Required Experience
7–10+ years progressive HR leadership experience
Multi-location hospitality, hotel, or restaurant group experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters independently
Strong working knowledge of California labor law
Experience managing workers comp and leave administration
Proven recruiting success at both hourly and management levels
Experience operating in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments
What We Are Not Looking For
Corporate HR desk-based administrators
Policy writers without operational experience
Culture-program designers without recruiting and compliance depth
Individuals uncomfortable making firm, fact-based decisions
Core Traits
Operationally grounded
Calm under pressure
Structured thinker
Direct communicator
High documentation discipline
Understands that HR’s role is to protect the company through lawful, fair, and consistent practices
Position Summary
The HR & Talent Operations Manager is responsible for the full execution of Human Resources across all three properties.
This is a hands-on, operational leadership role. The primary responsibility is to protect the company through proactive compliance, disciplined recruiting, consistent documentation, and structured employee relations.
This role requires a seasoned HR professional who has operated in fast-paced hospitality environments and understands both legal exposure and operational realities.
This is not a corporate desk-based policy position.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 depending on experience
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00am-5:30pm
Benefits Per Company Plan Details:
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 401K Matching Plan
- Life Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- 3 weeks of PTO
- 2 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas) + 6 Floating Holidays
Core Responsibilities
Recruiting & Talent Management
Own recruiting for all non-executive roles across three properties
Build structured hiring systems and reduce time-to-fill
Recruit and vet management-level candidates
Develop succession bench for key operational roles
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Lead investigations and corrective action processes
Distinguish between performance issues, policy violations, and interpersonal friction
Coach managers to address issues directly and appropriately
Prevent unnecessary escalation of minor disputes
Ensure consistent application of policies
Compliance & Documentation
Maintain compliant personnel files
Oversee wage-hour compliance in California
Manage workers’ compensation administration
Oversee leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, etc.)
Ensure termination documentation is defensible
Update handbook and HR policies as required
Systems & Structure
Install standardized onboarding procedures
Implement performance documentation systems
Establish clear escalation thresholds
Deliver manager training on HR best practices
Scope Clarification
Reports directly to the COO
Owns day-to-day HR across three properties
Does not require owner involvement in routine HR matters
Works in coordination with the Controller regarding payroll data accuracy
Payroll processing and financial oversight remain under the Controller.
Required Experience
7–10+ years progressive HR leadership experience
Multi-location hospitality, hotel, or restaurant group experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters independently
Strong working knowledge of California labor law
Experience managing workers comp and leave administration
Proven recruiting success at both hourly and management levels
Experience operating in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments
What We Are Not Looking For
Corporate HR desk-based administrators
Policy writers without operational experience
Culture-program designers without recruiting and compliance depth
Individuals uncomfortable making firm, fact-based decisions
Core Traits
Operationally grounded
Calm under pressure
Structured thinker
Direct communicator
High documentation discipline
Understands that HR’s role is to protect the company through lawful, fair, and consistent practices
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- Electronics & Hardware
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent operations specialist jobs.
- Experience administering an applicant tracking system or HRIS platform at scale
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or BI tools
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to build or improve recruiting workflows and standard operating procedures
- Experience producing and interpreting recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and pipeline conversion
- Familiarity with onboarding coordination, offer letter management, or background check processes
Tips for Your Talent Operations Specialist Job Search
Quantify your ATS administration impact
Recruiters want to see what you changed, not just what you managed. Describe system migrations, workflow automations, or process improvements you owned, and tie each to a concrete outcome like reduced time-to-fill or fewer duplicate requisitions.
Tailor your resume to the tech stack listed
Talent ops postings vary widely by tools. If a job description names specific applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, or reporting tools, mirror that exact language in your resume so it clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists talent operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by the ops maturity stage
A startup hiring their first talent ops specialist needs someone who builds from scratch. An enterprise role usually requires optimizing existing systems. Read job descriptions for phrases like 'build out' versus 'scale' to match your experience to the right environment.
Prepare a process audit as an interview asset
Many talent ops interviews include a take-home or whiteboard exercise asking you to identify inefficiencies in a hiring workflow. Practice auditing a sample recruiting funnel end-to-end so you can walk through your methodology confidently and specifically.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Talent ops titles vary enormously in responsibility. Before accepting, clarify whether you own vendor relationships, reporting, or compliance, and whether the role sits under recruiting or HR, because those structural differences shape your day-to-day work and career path.
Talent Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most talent operations specialists?
The companies hiring the most talent operations specialists right now include BRAVEN, Anduril, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially strong at high-growth tech companies and large healthcare systems actively scaling their recruiting functions.
How many talent operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 65% of talent operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible HR-adjacent roles available. Sub-areas focused on data reporting, systems administration, and compliance documentation tend to attract the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements compared to onboarding-heavy or site-specific coordination roles.
How do you become a talent operations specialist?
Start by building hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems or HRIS platforms, either in a recruiting coordinator, HR generalist, or people operations role. Develop your data skills by owning a reporting dashboard or process improvement project. From there, move into roles with an explicit operations title, where you take ownership of system administration, workflow design, or vendor management rather than day-to-day recruiting.
Can you get hired as a talent operations specialist without direct experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate adjacent skills. Candidates who come from recruiting coordination, HR administration, or even project operations roles transfer well because the core competencies overlap. Focus your resume on any system you administered, any process you documented, and any data you tracked, even informally. Entry-level talent ops roles at fast-growing companies often prioritize analytical aptitude and systems curiosity over years of direct experience.
What does the talent operations specialist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your background with HR or recruiting tools and your comfort with data. That is typically followed by a hiring manager interview that goes deeper on process improvement examples and how you handle competing priorities. Many companies also include a practical exercise, such as building a dashboard, auditing a workflow, or presenting a recommendation, before a final round with cross-functional stakeholders like finance or recruiting leadership.
Where can I find and apply to talent operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to talent operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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