Recruiting Programs Manager (Defense & Aerospace)

TL;DR

Recruiting Programs Manager (HR Ops): Driving the end-to-end delivery of operational frameworks and programs to enable high-scale hiring with an accent on recruiter enablement, data-driven pipeline health, and ATS optimization. Focus on designing scalable interview operations, managing headcount planning, and improving the candidate experience within a complex manufacturing environment.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization.

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to accelerate the production of critical aerospace and defense components using advanced software and robotics.

What you will do

• Drive end-to-end delivery of high-priority recruiting programs, including headcount planning, interview operations, and offer workflows.
• Develop recruiter enablement resources, training, and documentation to ensure operational consistency and quality.
• Identify and implement opportunities for standardization and automation across recruiting and hiring operations.
• Define and own recruiting metrics, building dashboards to monitor pipeline health and funnel performance.
• Partner with the Recruiting Systems Product Manager to configure the ATS and maintain data integrity.
• Lead large-scale change management efforts to ensure the adoption of new tools and processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR consulting, or program management in a high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional programs that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and change management principles.
• Strong ability to influence leadership and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations, preferably in manufacturing or defense.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual per ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience building or scaling a recruiting operations function from the ground up.
• Direct experience with Ashby or other leading ATS implementations and reporting structures.
• Exposure to people analytics or BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or similarly complex operational environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business needs.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing team reindustrializing American manufacturing.