What are the responsibilities and job description for the People & Talent Operations Specialist position at Skillz?
About the Company :
Skillz is an innovative, fast-growing gaming company focused on creating a collaborative work environment where people are at the heart of everything we do. As we scale, we are seeking a Talent Acquisition & People Operations Improvement Specialist to help optimize and transform both our recruitment and people operations functions. This role will drive improvements that enhance efficiency, employee engagement, candidate experience, and overall operational effectiveness.
Job Summary :
The Talent Acquisition & People Operations Improvement Specialist will be responsible for improving two key areas : the recruitment process (Talent Acquisition) and overall people operations (including HR processes, employee engagement, onboarding, and retention strategies). This individual will help streamline workflows, optimize processes, implement technology solutions, and ensure alignment between both areas to create a positive employee lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with HR, hiring managers, and senior leadership to drive operational excellence, enhance candidate and employee experiences, and contribute to the company's growth and employee satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities :
Talent Acquisition (Recruitment) :
- Evaluate and Optimize Recruitment Processes
- Conduct a thorough audit of current recruitment practices and identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Streamline recruitment workflows to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance hiring manager satisfaction.
- Improve the sourcing strategy by identifying the most effective channels and optimizing recruitment technology (ATS, job boards, social media, etc.).
- Create templates
- Enhance Candidate Experience
- Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process, from sourcing to post-offer.
- Implement feedback loops (candidate surveys, hiring manager interviews) to continuously improve the recruitment journey.
- Monitor and Report Recruitment KPIs
- Define, track, and report on recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, and cost-per-hire.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on the status and improvements made in recruitment operations.
People Operations (HR Operations) :
Qualifications :
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Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
