About the company
Our client is a fast-growing technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the full process of finding, vetting, onboarding and supporting a pool of contract specialists. You will refine current processes, convert pain points into requirements for the engineering side and help the pool grow substantially. The role is hands-on and in the office, and combines staffing operations, product thinking and relationship management.
What you'll do
- Own the contributor lifecycle from first application through screening, onboarding (background and identity checks, contracts), assignment to projects and training.
- Strengthen the current platform and prepare it for a far larger pool of contributors, including trialing automated interviewing tools.
- Translate operational friction into clear product requirements and partner with engineers and AI coding assistants to deliver improvements.
- Coordinate with a recruiting colleague to forecast staffing needs for upcoming projects and confirm contributors have the right assessment materials.
- Act as the main point of contact for the program, shaping a positive contributor experience while maintaining high standards of work quality.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 4+ years in operations, data operations, systems or solutions architecture, marketplace supply or community and talent platforms.
- Direct staffing experience building and running large pools of contractors or specialists, from recruitment through onboarding and training; broad generalist consulting backgrounds are not a match.
- A record of growing a talent pool or contributor network rapidly, ideally by ten times or more.
- Ownership of an end-to-end contributor journey, from applications and interviews to placement and training.
- A track record of making operational processes better on a contributor-facing or data platform, supported by sound product judgment.
- Fluency with AI tools and the self-reliance to move forward when engineering bandwidth is scarce.
- Warmth and presence as a program ambassador, including hosting events and making experienced professionals feel appreciated.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Ability to work on-site five days a week in San Francisco, or to relocate.
Bonus points
- Experience collaborating with engineers and AI coding assistants to frame problems as product requirements.
- Experience at an early-stage startup establishing a staffing function from the ground up.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 220,000 to 280,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in operations, data operations, systems or solutions architecture, marketplace supply, or community and talent platforms
- Direct experience building and managing large pools of contractors or specialists from recruitment through onboarding and training
- Experience rapidly growing a talent pool or contributor network, ideally by ten times or more
- Ownership of an end-to-end contributor journey from applications and interviews through placement and training
- Track record of improving operational processes on a contributor-facing or data platform using sound product judgment
- Fluency with AI tools and ability to work independently when engineering resources are limited
- Strong program ambassador and relationship-management skills, including hosting events and engaging experienced professionals
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to work onsite five days per week in San Francisco or relocate
- Experience collaborating with engineers and AI coding assistants to define product requirements
- Experience establishing a staffing function at an early-stage startup
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
