People Operations Specialist

Role: Recruiter & People Operations Specialist Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to lead recruiting across Blackthorn while also supporting core people operations work. You'll own the full-cycle hiring process for open roles company-wide — from intake through offer — while partnering with the VP of People Operations on onboarding, HR systems, and day-to-day operational support. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role suited to someone who enjoys both the relationship-driven work of recruiting and the precision of operational execution. What you’ll do Full-Cycle Recruiting Own the end-to-end recruiting process for roles across the company, from intake calls with hiring managers through offer negotiation. Source, screen, and manage candidate pipelines using our ATS, partnering closely with hiring managers on role requirements and timelines. Build and maintain a strong candidate experience at every stage of the process. Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness) and report regularly to leadership. People Operations Support Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth experience for new hires and departing employees. Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data. Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee questions on policies and programs. Help maintain compliance with employment law across the states (and potentially countries) where Blackthorn has employees. Process & Systems Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting and HR operational workflows. Partner with the VP of People Operations on building scalable people processes as the company grows. What we look for 3–5+ years of experience in recruiting, with some HR or people operations exposure. Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruiting independently, including sourcing, screening, and closing candidates. Comfortable working with HRIS and ATS tools. Strong org