[Hiring] People Operations & Recruiting Specialist @GotPhoto

Role Description

Do you want to be the architect of a world-class employee journey, from the very first candidate interaction to the 90-day milestone? Are you ready to attract and hire top-tier talent across the US while ensuring our operational backbone is flawless and scalable? ...then you are our perfect match!

This role starts with a solid foundation in People Operations and Onboarding (~60%), combined with focused, full-cycle recruiting for 2–4 critical US roles (~40%). Prepare for a steep learning curve where you will flex between talent acquisition and meticulous people operations, shaping the future of GotPhoto’s US presence.

What You’ll Do

• Architect the Onboarding Experience:
  • Lead the "Day 0 to Day 90" journey for all US hires.
• Master People Operations & Compliance:
  • Maintain absolute data integrity in our HRIS.
  • Coordinate payroll touchpoints.
  • Support US-wide compliance and documentation across all 50 states.
• Drive Targeted US Talent Acquisition:
  • Own full-cycle recruiting for 2–4 concurrent roles.
  • Manage effective recruitment processes.
  • Ensure a strong candidate experience.
  • Act as a strategic partner to our hiring managers.
• Elevate Hiring Rigor & Strategy:
  • Coach hiring managers on structured, bias-aware interviewing.
  • Lead decisive debriefs.
  • Use market data to influence hiring strategy.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in agency recruiting, full-cycle in-house recruiting, or a hybrid People Ops/Talent role in the US market.
• Recruitment Expertise:
  • A track record of successfully managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
  • Engaging candidates and partnering with hiring managers to make high-quality hiring decisions.
• Operational Foundation:
  • Hands-on experience with onboarding logistics.
  • HRIS management and US employment basics.
• Tech Fluency:
  • Experience with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever).
  • HRIS platforms and collaborative tools like Google Workspace and Slack.

Mindset

• The Consultative Talent Partner:
  • You don’t just process applications—you proactively drive recruitment processes.
  • Use market data to guide hiring managers.
  • Advocate for high-caliber culture-adds.
• Bias to Action:
  • Thrive in an autonomous, remote-first environment.
  • Take full ownership of your workflows and solve ambiguous operational challenges independently.
• Customer Obsession:
  • Treat candidates and internal employees as your VIP customers.
  • Ensure a seamless, white-glove experience from initial interaction to Day 90 and beyond.

Benefits

• Work Where You’re Best:
  • Remote-first organization prioritizing impact over office hours.
  • Empowerment to design a workspace that fuels your best work.
• Work from (Almost) Anywhere:
  • Option to work abroad for up to 40 days per year.
  • Support for a work-from-anywhere culture.
• Recharge & Unwind:
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO policy and flexible sick days.
  • Autonomy to take the time you need to stay at your best.
• Comprehensive Care:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Broad range of additional benefits designed to protect your income and household.
• Multicultural & Inclusive Team:
  • Culture of mutual respect and professional exchange.
  • Fresh ideas and tolerance at the heart of everything we build together.
• Fuel Your Growth:
  • Dedicated education budget to explore new ideas and grow professionally.
• Stay Active, Wherever You Are:
  • Access to a wide range of online fitness and wellness classes through FitOn.

What Matters to Us

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may refrain from applying for positions if they feel they don't meet all qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we're excited to discover how your distinctive experience can enhance our team!

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunities.