Talent Operations Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Talent Operations Lead to manage our team in Budapest. You will oversee the daily functions, documentation, and technical systems that support our global talent processes while bridging the gap between People Services and the Talent Center of Excellence.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage the Talent Operations team and coordinate with global colleagues who maintain a dotted-line reporting relationship to you.
• Refine and implement talent systems and workflows to increase efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
• Collect, analyze, and report on talent data to inform business decision-making.
• Maintain a knowledge management system to ensure talent resources remain accurate and accessible.
• Administer access to talent tools and ensure they meet current team requirements.
• Collaborate with People Services and Talent Strategy teams to provide operational insights and prepare for future initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments and external vendors to ensure alignment with company goals.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience managing at least 3 direct reports within Talent Operations, People Operations, or People Services in a fast-paced or shared services environment.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise HCM systems like Workday, SAP, or Oracle.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems such as SmartRecruiters.
• Ability to work across international regions and time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on operational execution and process optimization.

Skills & tools

• Workday, SAP, or Oracle HCM
• SmartRecruiters or similar ATS
• Data analytics and reporting
• Process automation and AI-driven workflow tools

Practical notes

• Submit your resume in English.
• We review applications on a rolling basis and begin interviews immediately, so early submission is encouraged.
• The hiring process includes an application review, a recruiter chat, a leadership and process-focused interview, and a final technical and problem-solving assessment.