--- title: 'Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations at Apptronik' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-talent-acquisition-operations-apptronik-austin-c3bxf2atkzx8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations at Apptronik - **Company:** Apptronik - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/apptronik/jobs/6248659004?gh_jid=6248659004 ## Job description Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better. ## JOB SUMMARY The Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations will drive operational excellence, use of recruiting systems infrastructure, and actionable analytics to support Apptronik's rapid growth. Operating as a hands-on builder and leader, this role owns our day-to-day recruiting systems cadence, scheduling logistics at scale, Greenhouse ATS architecture, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and data integrity standards. You will keep our recruiting engine running seamlessly, elevate candidate and hiring manager experiences, and lead and develop a high-performing talent coordination team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Operations - Lead the day-to-day coordination operating cadence, scaling scheduling logistics workflows and enforcing SLA compliance across the recruiting function to ensure high-speed execution and seamless candidate and hiring manager experiences. - Establish, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), SLAs, and team workflows in our internal knowledge base to scale interview capacity effectively during periods of rapid growth. - Provide direct leadership, coaching, and professional development to the talent coordination team, driving operational excellence across ATS workflows and candidate logistics. - Establish performance standards, manage team capacity, and cultivate a collaborative, highly organized team culture. Programs - Design, launch, and manage recruiting programs and events (University, hiring events, employer-branding initiatives, and similar TA-led programs) from concept through execution. - Develop, roll out, and manage candidate and hiring manager feedback surveys and Net Promoter Score (NPS) mechanisms to continuously measure and elevate the hiring experience. - Build and scale recruitment training for hiring managers, interviewers, and interview panels — including onboarding new interviewers, structured interview training, and ongoing enablement materials. - Own the centralized repository of enablement and training content, ensuring it stays current as processes and tools evolve. Reporting - Architect, build, and maintain TA metrics reporting and dashboards — covering time-to-hire, pipeline health, sourcing channel efficiency, candidate and hiring manager NPS, SLA adherence, and executive-level KPIs. - Manage and optimize our recruiting technology stack, serving as primary administrator for Greenhouse ATS structure, system integrations, and operational workflows. - Establish rigorous data governance and data integrity standards across all systems to ensure accurate, trustworthy recruiting insights and compliance. ## SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS - Proven track record in talent acquisition operations management, with deep expertise scaling scheduling logistics, SLA compliance, and coordination workflows. - Hands-on builder mentality, comfortable establishing processes, reporting structures, and system configurations from scratch in high-growth environments. - Proven experience building and running recruiting programs or events (University, hiring events, employer branding, or similar). - Demonstrated experience designing and implementing candidate and hiring manager experience surveys, tracking Net Promoter Score (NPS), and leveraging feedback to improve recruiting processes. - Expertise in Greenhouse ATS system administration, data structure management, data governance, and third-party recruiting tool integrations. - Proven experience with centralized internal knowledge bases, intranets, or wikis (e.g., Confluence, shared drives). - Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing scalable operational processes across a talent function. - Strong analytical capabilities and communication skills, with demonstrated success translating complex talent analytics and SLA performance into clear narratives for leadership. - Dedicated people leader with a strong passion for mentoring, developing, and managing talent coordinators to deliver world-class candidate and manager experiences. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - At least 6 years of experience in talent acquisition with a dedicated focus on TA operations, recruiting system administration, data integrity, and analytics. - At least 2 years of experience directly managing people, preferably within a recruiting or talent operations environment. - Proven track record of implementing and integrating new programs, processes, or tools within a recruiting function while managing continuous change in a high-growth environment. ## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer - Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times - Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen - Hearing and speech to communicate *This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ## About Apptronik ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Apptronik builds advanced humanoid robots for real-world industrial applications, starting with manufacturing and warehousing, to address labor shortages and improve human productivity. - **Entity Type**: Private (Funding Stage: Series A) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Founded as a spinout from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin; leadership includes CEO Jeff Cardenas and CTO Nicholas Paine ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Robot Manufacturing, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence - Target customers: B2B / Enterprise — manufacturing facilities, warehousing and logistics operators, supply chain organizations - Mission or purpose statement: “It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine” — building robots that empower humans to live to their fullest potential by solving labor shortages and reducing physical strain. ## Products & Services - **[Apollo Humanoid Robot Platform]**: A full-electric, bipedal humanoid robot designed for industrial use. Combines advanced hardware, embodied AI, and fleet-level management software. Current applications include material handling, line-side tasks, palletizing, case picking, trailer unloading, and inspection. Built as a scalable platform that can extend into healthcare, eldercare, and home environments over time. (Type: Hardware + SaaS Platform) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Annual Revenue**: ~$3.5 million (estimated) - **Total Funding**: ~$963.8 million (includes a Seed Round of $14.6M in 2022, a Corporate Round in 2025, and an undisclosed Series A round; notable investors include Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Google) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Google, Terex, Humanoid Global - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 98.1% year-over-year to 334 employees (2026 data). Named to the **2026 CNBC Disruptor 50** list. Recognized on the **Best Places to Work** list (2024, 2025). Won the **2025 IEEE Robotics & Automation Product Innovation Award**. Named **Most Innovative** (2025). Active job postings increased 238.5% year-over-year (88 open roles). Acquired Elevate Robotics Inc. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep heritage**: Spun out of UT Austin’s Human Centered Robotics Lab; team dates back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge (2015) and includes ex-NASA collaborators. - **Full-stack vertical integration**: Covers hardware, embodied AI, and fleet-level management software — a complete, scalable platform rather than a one-off robot. - **Safe, human-centric design**: Built for human environments from the ground up, with a focus on reducing physical strain and complementing human workers, not replacing them. - **Early enterprise traction**: Active partnerships with major industrial players like Mercedes-Benz and Terex, proving real-world deployment over lab demos. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling Apollo for manufacturing and warehouse deployment (current core market). - Expanding into more complex environments: construction, healthcare, eldercare, and the home. - Continuous hardware and software upgrades (CEO Jeff Cardenas calls humanoid robotics “the space race of our time” and has signaled major upgrades to Apollo). - Building out fleet-level tools for multi-robot management and learning. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Work on the frontier of humanoid robotics with a stated ethos of “Man + Machine” — robots that improve human quality of life. - **High-growth environment**: Doubled headcount year-over-year with massive funding and expanding job postings; strong career growth potential. - **Culture values**: Passion, creativity, collaboration, integrity, curiosity, and humility are explicitly stated as core values. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Flexible PTO (open, unlimited) - 401k retirement plan - Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - Parental leave - Flexible work hours - Collaborative and innovative work environment - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not explicitly stated; 77% of workforce is in the United States (majority in Austin HQ). Specific roles may vary, but the company promotes a collaborative environment. - **Talent sources**: Attracts talent from top robotics and tech companies — SpaceX, Tesla, Fox Robotics, Agility Robotics, Apple, iRobot, Neocis, and top universities (UT Austin). - **Employee rating**: 3.9/5.0 on employer reviews (Work-Life: 3.5, Career: 3.7). ## Sources 1. [apptronik.com](https://apptronik.com/) — Company homepage 2. [apptronik.com/about-us](https://apptronik.com/about-us) — About Us / History / Mission 3. [apptronik.com/careers](https://apptronik.com/careers?gh_src=B+Capital+job+board) — Careers page / Perks & Culture 4. [apptronik.com/careers/job-listings](https://apptronik.com/careers/job-listings) — Open job listings 5. 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