Sr. Manager, Recruiting Operations

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role

Samsara's Recruiting Operations team runs the engine behind every hire, from the moment a req opens to the day an offer is signed. We're looking for a Senior Manager to own that engine end to end: leading our Recruiting Coordination Manager and two Recruiting Operations Managers, and driving the AI-powered transformation that will make hiring at Samsara faster and sharper for years to come.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Own the vision and strategy for all of Recruiting Operations end to end, from req management through scheduling to offer approval
• Lead the function through a Recruiting Coordination Manager and two Recruiting Operations Managers, building each of their capability to run their part of the system while you focus on strategy and escalations
• Lead Samsara through a major recruiting technology transformation over the next year: use AI to rebuild how the team works, not just automate a step, and own the change management that makes it stick
• Refine the operating model for recruiting operations, elevating team delivery while automation and AI take over manual administrative tasks
• Use data and insights to set goals, track progress, and influence decisions, partnering with recruiting and business executive leadership so strategy, tooling, and reporting support the broader talent roadmap
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team). Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Minimum requirements for the role:

• At least 8 years of experience in recruiting operations, recruiting coordination, or a closely related recruiting or HR related role
• At least 5 of those years in a formal people-leadership role, including experience managing people-managers 
• A builder's mindset with AI and automation: has tested, prototyped, or built tools or workflows themselves, and can speak concretely to what worked and what didn't
• Has led a team through a major recruiting technology transition, change management included, not just the technical rollout
• Has used data to run a recruiting operations or coordination function, and can name a specific decision that data changed
• Based remotely within the US

An ideal candidate also has:

• Working knowledge of LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-augmented workflows, enough to know where AI genuinely helps versus where it's just novelty
• Direct experience with HR and recruiting platforms
• A track record of measurably improving candidate or employee experience at scale
• Has defined baselines and measured the before-and-after impact of a process or automation change
• Strong executive stakeholder management skills across Recruiting, PeopleTech, and Business partners

The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$122,080-$218,000 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations 

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

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