Onward Search
Staffing and Talent Solutions | Creative, Marketing and Technology
AI Operations Lead
Location
United States
Posted
165 days ago
Salary
$90K - $120K / year
5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Partner with sales and recruiting leaders to spot high-impact opportunities for AI
• Rapidly test and prototype solutions using low-code/no-code tools and GPT-based workflows
• Evaluate third-party HR tech and sales platforms (CRM, ATS, sourcing, automation, and analytics tools) alongside AI-first vendors and make clear build vs. buy recommendations
• Lead tool rollouts, including training, adoption, and change management
• Continually assess and streamline current processes to increase efficiency as new tools are introduced
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and manage delivery with internal/external teams
• Track ROI and adoption to prove business impact
• Build playbooks and scale successful AI use cases across other business units
• Drive measurable improvement in sales and recruiting KPIs and deliver tangible financial outcomes
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in sales/recruiting operations, product management, or applied AI/automation roles
- Deep understanding of sales and recruiting workflows — you can “speak the language” of pipelines, outreach, and placements
- Hands-on with AI/automation tools (custom GPTs, Clay, Lovable, Zapier, or similar)
- Experience evaluating/implementing HR tech or sales platforms (ATS, CRM, sourcing, analytics)
- Strong communication skills — able to explain AI concepts to non-technical users and build trust with business leaders
- Product mindset: able to define requirements, prioritize, and manage vendor or internal delivery teams
- Entrepreneurial streak and passion for AI — comfortable testing, iterating, and scaling what works
- Proven track record of driving measurable impact through technology adoption
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and PTO package to include 401K
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k program for eligible full-time employees
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Nationwide remote workforce (remote work)