Director of Talent Operations & Systems Lakewood, NJ $140,000 Position Overview An ABA service provider is seeking a strong, hands-on leader to oversee and elevate its recruitment function. This is a newly created leadership role focused less on traditional talent acquisition expertise and more on building structure, implementing systems, leading teams, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy operator and leader who can design processes, integrate tools, and manage a fast-moving team in a high-growth environment. Recruitment experience is a plus but not required, as training on the ABA hiring side will be provided. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead and manage a recruitment team in a fast-paced environment Build structure, accountability, and clear workflows across the team Develop a high-performance, collaborative team culture Coach and support team members to improve execution and output Systems & Process Development Implement, optimize, and manage an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Build scalable recruitment processes and standard operating procedures Identify inefficiencies and create solutions to streamline workflows Continuously improve systems to support high-volume hiring Operational Strategy Partner with executive leadership on hiring and operational goals Translate business needs into structured hiring and staffing plans Use data and reporting to track performance and improve outcomes Support high-volume hiring initiatives across the organization Technology & Innovation Leverage technology to improve recruiting and operational efficiency Integrate tools and systems to better track, manage, and automate workflows Identify and implement process improvements through tech solutions Qualifications Strong leadership experience managing teams in any operational, staffing, recruiting, or business function Highly tech-savvy with experience implementing or working deeply with systems (ATS or similar platforms a plus) Strong process-building and organizational skills Ability to lead, structure, and improve fast-moving teams Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable working in high-growth, high-volume environments Strong communication and leadership presence Recruitment / TA experience is a plus, not required