Talent Operations Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Talent Operations Specialist for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Research and Advisory clients in Stamford, CT, Irving, TX or Fort Myers, FL.
The Talent Operations Specialist role will specifically focus on optimizing and refining our recruiting processes and systems, through close partnership with the global TA team, HRIS, HR, and People Analytics.
Responsibilities :

• Own day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of our ATS (Workday, Beamery, Brighthire) to keep workflows clear, consistent, and easy to use
• Design and refine processes that improve recruiter and hiring team efficiency while supporting a strong candidate experience
• Serve as a point of contact for end user inquiries (Sourcer, Recruiters, Program Specialists & Managers) and escalate to HRIS or other partners appropriately
• Create and lead Global Talent Acquisition training sessions, related to system and process changes - this includes building training material and guides, facilitating live training sessions, hosting office hours and workshops
• Participate in workstreams for HR-led projects that impact recruiting processes aligning closely with stakeholders and project timelines to keep project on track, well-documented, and aligned with company goals
• Partner with cross-functional teams across People Operations and Talent Acquisition to translate needs into practical solutions
• Explore thoughtful ways to use generative AI to streamline workflows and improve outcomes

Required Skills :

• 2-4+ years as an administrator of TA Technology (Workday, Beamery, Brighthire etc)
• Implementation experience a plus
• 4+ years of experience managing projects, programs, and operational initiatives, ideally within HR, People Operations, or Talent Acquisition
• 2+ years of experience leading programs with clear success metrics and measurable results
• Proven ability to take projects from inception to completion, executing efficiently across competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, internally and externally
• Strong desire to innovate by improving processes and adopting tools that drive efficiency and impact
• Comfort using data and feedback to refine processes and deliver practical solutions
• Ability to communicate clearly across audiences and stay focused under pressure while managing multiple priorities

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; degrees in HR, Business Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred

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