Recruiting Programs Manager, Upstart

• 5-7+ years of experience in Recruiting Operations, People Operations, or related program/project management roles
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects or programs from initiation through execution and delivery
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., GSheets, Asana, Smartsheet) and applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills

Desirable

• Upstart’s Recruiting Operations & Programs team builds and maintains the systems, processes, and programs that enable our recruiting organization to scale efficiently and hire the best talent
• We partner closely with Recruiting, People, HR Tech, and Analytics to ensure operational excellence across the recruiting lifecycle
• As the Recruiting Programs Manager at Upstart, you will lead and deliver strategic recruiting programs and process improvements that support scalable, efficient hiring
• You'll own project and program management across a wide range of TA and cross-functional initiatives—from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment to execution and delivery
• This role is critical to ensuring recruiter enablement, operational consistency, and hiring effectiveness at scale
• Lead project and program management for key Recruiting and cross-functional initiatives, from intake and planning through to execution, tracking, and delivery
• Implement and continuously improve key recruiting programs, like the shadow program, hiring manager enablement, internal mobility, and other core initiatives —so they’re well-designed, aligned with our hiring goals, and set up to scale effectively
• Design and optimize recruiting processes, workflows, and systems to improve scalability, efficiency, and candidate/recruiter experience
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, documentation, and communications for high-priority recruiting programs
• Serve as a central partner to TA, People, HR Tech, and Analytics to ensure seamless coordination and alignment across all projects
• Own the ongoing development and enablement of the recruiting team by delivering training, resources, and continuous improvement programs that continue to upskill our team
• Analyze data and feedback to continuously improve recruiting programs and tools