Vast is looking for a
Talent Operation (Ops) Specialist, reporting to the
Senior Manager, Talent Operations, to build and operate the systems, processes, and data that power how we hire. This role is not only about keeping recruiting running day to day. It is about architecting the operational backbone that lets our team hire world-class talent quickly, consistently, and at scale as the company grows.
The Talent Ops Specialist will be a process-driven problem solver with a shared sense of urgency, equally comfortable tightening the workflows we already have and assisting with standing up new capabilities.
This will be a full-time,
exempt position located onsite at our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:- Own and optimize the day-to-day administration of our ATS and broader recruiting tech stack, including but not limited to workflows, and user access
- Document, and continuously refine scalable recruiting processes, SOPs, and frameworks that balance speed, consistency, and a high-quality candidate experience
- Build and maintain recruiting dashboards and reporting
- Serve as the steward of recruiting data integrity, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems
- Assist with adoption of new tools and processes through clear documentation, training, and change management
- Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, and the broader people team to elevate standards, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the function
Minimum Qualifications- 3 to 4 years of experience in recruiting operations, talent acquisition operations, HR operations, or a related operational roles
- Hands-on experience administering and configuring an ATS, including building workflows and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to analyze recruiting or operational data
Preferred Qualifications- Experience standing up or significantly overhauling recruiting processes or systems from the ground up, not only maintaining existing ones
- Experience with workflow automation, systems integrations, or recruiting tool implementations
- Experience operating in a high-growth environment
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and building without a fully defined playbook
Pay Range: California
$69,000-$98,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
