About the Team

In order to fulfill OpenAI’s ambitious technical mission, we must hire an incredibly talented, hard-working, mission-aligned, and diverse team. The Recruiting team at OpenAI works cross-functionally with all hiring managers throughout the organization to find and close incredible talent, provide an excellent candidate experience, and maintain our high hiring bar.

About the Role

As a Recruiting Operations Lead/Manager, you will drive the recruiting operations strategy for OpenAI. We're on the hunt for a seasoned leader with a vision—one who can set the strategic direction for recruiting operations as we enter our next phase of growth. Your extensive experience in managing recruitment operations for high-achieving tech organizations will be your greatest asset. As a key culture carrier and change agent, you will inspire the organization, fostering a climate of motivation, engagement, and exceptional performance.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about creating a seamless and effective recruiting process by leveraging technology and data-driven insights. If you enjoy leading by example, coaching a team of individual contributors, and have a knack for identifying key metrics that drive recruiting success, then this role is for you.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role, you will:

• Act as both a player and a coach, leading a team of up to 5 Individual Contributors (ICs) responsible for various recruiting-related activities.
• Equip our recruiting team with the most effective tools for each step of the recruiting process, ensuring optimal use of our current recruiting stack including Greenhouse, Gem, and GoodTime.
• Monitor OKRs to evaluate recruiting effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Predict future talent needs and set measurable goals to ensure that the recruiting team's efforts are aligned with organizational growth.
• Work closely with hiring managers, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to recruiting and onboarding.
• Review and refine recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring manager satisfaction.

We’re looking for a blend of:

• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, with a focus on university recruiting
• Demonstrable success leading strategy and driving execution to hire top-tier talent for a premier tech company and/or high-growth startup, including hiring talent in extremely niche talent markets
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence management and contributors at all levels of the organization and across functions
• A proactive leader with a strong track record in building high-functioning recruiting organizations
• Exemplary analytical, verbal / written communication, and interpersonal skills

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Have Hands-on Experience: With our current recruiting stack, particularly Greenhouse, Gem, and GoodTime. Experience with Ashby and Workday (HRIS) is a plus.
• Are Data-Driven: You have a strong affinity for numbers and can translate metrics into actionable strategies to continually optimize the recruiting process.
• Excel in Leadership: You have a proven ability to inspire, lead, and grow a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Are Adaptable and Proactive: You can adjust to changing priorities and foresee issues before they become roadblocks.
• Prioritize Communication: You're an exceptional communicator capable of effectively engaging with all levels within an organization, from individual contributors to executives.
• Passion or deep curiosity in technology and artificial intelligence

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Mental health and wellness support
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching
• Unlimited time off and 18+ company holidays per year
• Paid parental leave (20 weeks) and family-planning support
• Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)