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Program Manager, Recruiting Operations

Whatnot
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026
šŸš€ Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re re-defining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together.From fashion, beauty, and electronics to collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.And we’re just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.šŸ’» RoleThe Recruiting Operations team is responsible for designing and scaling the processes, programs, and projects that enable Whatnot’s Recruiting organization to operate at a high level. We partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to improve efficiency, raise the bar on candidate quality, and support sustainable growth.As a Program Manager, Recruiting Operations, you will:Own recruiting operations programs for our Engineering, Product, and Design teamsManage interview training programs, including scheduling and delivering trainings and maintaining training materialsOwn and scale our Quality of Hire programIdentify and drive operational improvements to ensure recruiting programs and processes are effective, efficient, and scalablePartner with the Technical Recruiting organization on a variety of initiatives, including:Developing and leading recruiting-focused projects for hiring teams and leadershipDriving cross-functional initiatives by facilitating communication, coordination, planning, and execution across recruiting and partner teamsLeverage data to define success metrics, evaluate program impact, and inform strategic decisionsContribute to other business-critical recruiting initiatives as neededWe offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Francisco hubs.šŸ‘‹ YouCurious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here. You have:3 years of experience in recruiting operations, recruiting, and/or program, change, or project management in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentA passion for building new, inclusive, and scalable programsStrong ownership, autonomy, critical thinking skills, and attention to detailA demonstrated ability to think creatively and build programs from the ground upExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA data-driven approach to problem solving; you enjoy identifying trends and turning insights into actionAdaptability and a growth mindset, with the ability to shift priorities as circumstances changešŸŽ BenefitsGenerous Holiday and Time off PolicyHealth Insurance options including Medical, Dental, VisionWork From Home SupportHome office setup allowanceMonthly allowance for cell phone and internetCare benefitsMonthly allowance for wellnessAnnual allowance towards ChildcareLifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expensesRetirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationallyMonthly allowance to dogfood the appAll Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).Parental Leave16 weeks of paid parental leave one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.šŸ’› EOEWhatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.Compensation Range: $105K - $115K

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