Manager of Recruiting Operations and Systems, Apptronik
Humanoid robot developer
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Humanoid robot developer
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a curious, data-driven systems thinker and proactive doer who thrives on building from the ground up rather than purely managing existing environments
- A true 'doer' and hands-on builder mentality; comfortable executing technical work from scratch rather than solely consuming or managing pre-existing reporting environments
- Strong SQL proficiency (including writing complex queries, joins, aggregations, data validation, and structural troubleshooting)
- Advanced Power BI development capabilities, including robust hands-on experience with DAX and Power Query
- Proven understanding of data modeling concepts and KPI frameworks built from ambiguous or evolving data landscapes
- Familiarity or foundational exposure to cloud data warehouse environments (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift)
- Advanced proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse highly preferred) and data visualization ecosystems
- Proven experience in architecting and maintaining centralized internal knowledge bases, intranets, or wikis (e.g., Confluence, Notion, SharePoint)
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing scalable operational processes across a talent function
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical or analytical concepts into actionable narratives for non-technical stakeholders
- Natural leadership capability with a passion for mentoring, developing, and managing operational personnel or coordinator teams
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
- At least 8 years of experience in talent acquisition operations, recruiting systems management, or recruiting data analytics
- At least 2 years of experience directly managing people, preferably within a recruiting or talent operations environment
- Proven track record of implementing and integrating new products within a recruiting tech stack while managing continuous change in a high-growth environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
What the job involves
- The Senior Manager, Recruiting Ops and Systems will drive operational excellence, data maturity, and infrastructure scalability for our Talent Acquisition team
- This leader will initially operate as a hands-on builder, owning reporting, analytics, systems optimization, and data governance while establishing the processes and infrastructure that will support future team expansion
- This pivotal role is responsible for transforming raw recruiting data into strategic insights, architecting a robust internal knowledge base, and leading a high-performing coordination team
- Design, build, and maintain comprehensive, real-time recruiting dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline health, and sourcing channel efficiency
- Architect reporting solutions and data models from ambiguous or incomplete baseline business requirements, turning complex raw metrics into highly structured, clear data points
- Analyze complex recruiting datasets to identify operational bottlenecks, predict hiring trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to talent leadership and business stakeholders
- Audit and maintain data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ancillary tools, establishing strict data governance policies and team compliance
- Lead the hands-on architecture, content creation, and continuous improvement of the recruiting team’s internal intranet/knowledge base, documenting workflows, tech stack configurations, KPI communication and team policies
- Build and scale a centralized repository of enablement and training materials tailored specifically for hiring managers, interviewers, and interview panels to elevate company-wide interview capability
- Manage vendor relationships and maximize the ROI of the recruiting technology stack, overseeing system integrations, routine updates, and internal tool adoption
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, and professional development to coordinators and ops personnel, ensuring exceptional candidate experiences and seamless interview logistics
- Strategic planning for future operations team growth, including the eventual headcount justification, onboarding, and management of an individual contributor (IC) Reporting Analyst
- Establish performance standards, manage team capacity, and cultivate a collaborative, highly organized team culture
Our take
Apptronik specialises in the development of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance and automate various industrial processes. The company's flagship product, The Apollo humanoid robot, is engineered to perform low-skill, physically demanding tasks that are repetitive and crucial for manufacturing efficiency.
The company's expertise extends beyond robotics into the broader realm of artificial intelligence and automation, contributing to its rapid growth and increasing prominence in the tech industry. Apptronik's products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, offering solutions that address labour shortages and improve operational efficiency.
The company's partnership with Mercedes-Benz marks a significant milestone for both companies. This agreement to pilot Apollo robots in Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facilities represents Apptronik's first publicly announced commercial deployment. This is an exciting opportunity for the company, and as the industry continues to evolve, Apptronik is poised to leverage its technology to meet increasing demands in the robotics and automation sectors.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2026
$520m
SERIES A
Mar 2025
$415m
SERIES A
Total funding: $949.9m
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
Leadership
Jeff Cardenas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Received a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas. Founded multiple startups and non-profits. Previously worked at IC2 Institute at UT Austin and in Technology at Deloitte Consulting.
Dr. Nick Paine
(Co-Founder & CTO)B.S., M.S. and Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin. Previously a member of the NASA-JSC DARPA Robotics Challenge team which developed high-performance hardware and software for robotic control.
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