Talent Operations Specialist

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions About the role We’re looking for a Senior Talent Operations Specialist to lead high-impact, company-wide recruiting initiatives that define how Applied Intuition attracts, engages, and hires top talent at scale. In this role, you’ll own the strategic vision and execution for critical recruiting infrastructure—spanning automation systems, operational frameworks, candidate experience, and talent brand. You’ll act as both a strategic architect and operational leader—partnering with executives, engineering, and recruiting leadership to design the next generation of our hiring systems and programs. This is a highly visible, high-leverage role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology. At Applied Intuition, you will: Own the strategy around the day-to-day operation of our recruiting systems, including the ATS (Ashby) and scheduling/coordination tooling (ModernLoop) Lead the design and deployment of enterprise-level automation, AI sourcing agents, and integrated candidate portals Oversee governance for recruiting processes, documentation, and adoption across the company Create scalable frameworks for candidate experience and employer brand that influence all hiring channels Build strategic partnerships with talent networks, universities, and industry organizations to expand reach Lead measurement and analytics for recruiting programs—tracking ROI, adoption, and performance against KPIs Serve as a thought partner to recruiting leadership on organizational design, headcount planning, and scaling strategy Manage cross-functional program managers and project teams to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives We're looking for someone who has: 5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, technical program management, or talent strategy Proven ability to design and execute programs at scale in high-growth or enterprise environments Technical fluency in systems integration, automation, and data flows (APIs, backend workflows) Demonstrated success in building cross-functional alignment at the executive level Exceptional strategic thinking skills—you can connect immediate operational needs with long-term vision Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority Nice to have: Background in leading recruiting transformation initiatives involving AI or next-gen automation Experience in scaling recruiting across multiple geographies or business units Familiarity with advanced analytics, reporting, and data visualization for recruiting metrics Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

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