Talent Operations Manager, dbt Labs

• This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced, scaling environment and is excited to build infrastructure that enables a world class recruiting team
• 4+ years in Talent Operations, Recruiting Operations, or People Ops — preferably in tech or high-growth environments
• Proven experience managing ATS systems (Greenhouse strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with experience building reports and visual dashboards
• Comfortable evaluating new tools and managing vendor relationships
• Deep understanding of recruiting workflows and candidate lifecycle
• Passion for operational excellence, process design, and team enablement
• Collaborative and communicative, with a bias for action and ownership

Desirable

• At dbt Labs, we’re building a high performing Talent Acquisition function, and we're looking for an experienced Talent Operations Manager to lead the charge in optimsing our recruiting systems, tools, data, and processes
• Own and manage our ATS (Greenhouse), ensuring optimal configuration, adoption, and functionality
• Evaluate, implement, and manage sourcing and recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Metaview, scheduling software)
• Lead regular audits of tools and tech stack; identify opportunities to reduce inefficiencies and improve user experience
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track recruiting KPIs (time to fill, source of hire, diversity metrics, etc.)
• Provide data driven insights for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and recruiting strategy sessions
• Standardise processes across teams while enabling flexibility for unique role requirements
• Continuously improve candidate experience by identifying and removing friction in the hiring journey
• Train recruiters, coordinators, and hiring managers on tools, processes, and best practice
• Ensure compliance with global hiring policies, including data privacy (e.g., GDPR) and DEI guidelines
• Act as a thought partner to TA leadership on headcount planning, hiring forecasts, and budget alignment
• Partner with DEI leaders to drive equitable and inclusive hiring practices across the funnel
• Support employee referral programs and internal mobility processes