Senior Manager, Talent Operations

As a Senior Manager, Talent Operations at Atlan, your primary responsibilities will include leading a team of talent acquisition coordinators, developing and maintaining talent acquisition metrics, owning the integration of new technologies, and spearheading recruitment initiatives. You'll also be pivotal in enhancing our systems and processes, particularly focusing on early career talent strategies.

To qualify for the Senior Manager, Talent Operations role at Atlan, a strong background in operations or program management is essential, particularly in high-transaction processes. While a Master’s degree in Operations Management or Project Management is preferred, your analytical and problem-solving skills, along with project management proficiency and excellent communication skills, will be crucial.

Improving talent acquisition processes at Atlan as a Senior Manager involves analyzing current systems, proposing innovative solutions, and ensuring adherence to best practices. You'll be responsible for tracking organizational compliance with recruitment processes and ultimately driving strategic changes based on data insights.

No, prior recruiting experience isn’t strictly necessary for the Senior Manager, Talent Operations role at Atlan. However, having a strong operational background with experience in managing high-transaction processes can significantly contribute to your success in this position.

At Atlan, the Senior Manager, Talent Operations would lead various projects, from enhancing talent pipelines to integrating new systems. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure the successful execution of these initiatives while collaborating closely with hiring managers and stakeholders.

In prioritizing tasks, consider aligning them with organization goals and deadlines. Assess the urgency and importance of each project, then set clear milestones. Utilizing project management tools can also help in tracking progress and ensuring that high-priority tasks receive the necessary attention.

Discuss specific tools you have used for data analytics, like Excel or ATS systems. Provide examples of how you utilized data to drive decisions, track recruitment metrics, and present findings to stakeholders, highlighting your impact on improving processes.

To build a strong pipeline for early career talent, I would focus on developing relationships with universities, attending campus career fairs, and implementing engaging internship programs. Additionally, creating branding initiatives that resonate with students can attract them to our company.

Key metrics to track include time-to-fill, candidate quality, offer acceptance rate, and sourcing channel effectiveness. Analyzing these metrics provides valuable insights into the efficiency of your talent acquisition strategy and can help inform future improvements.

Effective communication can be ensured by holding regular team meetings, using collaborative tools, and fostering an open-door policy where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and feedback. Encouraging transparency in reporting and documentation also strengthens communication.

Share an experience where you identified a gap in a process, researched solutions, and mapped out a plan for implementation. Discuss how you engaged stakeholders, communicated the changes, and measured the process effectiveness afterward to demonstrate success.

To stay current on industry trends, I regularly read relevant publications, participate in webinars, attend industry conferences, and engage with professional networks. This approach helps me identify emerging trends and integrate them into our talent operations strategies.

I promote professional development by offering access to training resources, encouraging participation in workshops, and facilitating mentoring opportunities. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement also motivates team members to pursue new skills and knowledge.

Provide examples of project management tools you have utilized, such as Asana or Trello, and discuss how they helped streamline workflows, facilitate collaboration, and improve overall project visibility and accountability within teams.

Essential qualities for a Senior Manager in Talent Operations include strong analytical skills, effective project management abilities, excellent communication, and adaptability. An understanding of talent acquisition trends and a strategic mindset are also crucial for driving success in this role.