Talent Acquisition Operations Manager

We power people’s progress.

At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled — and it’s creating real impact. So far, 90,000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Meet the team! 🙌🏼

As Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, you’ll enable a world-class, scalable Talent Acquisition function by owning critical TA programs, operational systems, and decision-driving insights.

You’ll sit at the intersection of people, process, and technology — designing efficient workflows, championing practical tools and AI solutions, and ensuring the team has the structure and data to deliver excellence at scale.

Talent Acquisition at Preply is a high-performing, ambitious team deeply embedded in the business. We’re technology-driven, data-informed, and constantly raising the bar — while operating with a strong team-first mindset. Building an iconic company should be fun 🙂

This is a senior, high-impact role focused on turning TA strategy into consistent, high-quality execution. You’ll work closely with TA Leadership, People, and Finance to streamline workforce planning, optimize reporting, and ensure our hiring data drives better decisions.

What you’ll be doing:

TA Program Ownership & Delivery

• Own and deliver the most critical TA programs end-to-end, from problem definition to adoption and measurable impact
• Define success metrics aligned to TA and leadership priorities
• Ensure initiatives drive sustained impact beyond launch (such as interview quality, hiring excellence, and referral programs)
• Define standards for high-quality interviewing at Preply
• Own interviewer capability frameworks and training
• Improve interview signal and consistency using data and AI-enabled insights

TA Enablement, Upskilling & Onboarding

• Own TA onboarding (30–60–90) for recruiters and coordinators

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• Define and evolve continuous TA upskilling across tools, AI, and craft
• Maintain clear, scalable documentation and enablement assets

TA Operations, Scheduling & Coordinator Leadership

• Own end-to-end interview operations and scheduling at scale
• Line manage and develop TA Coordinators
• Ensure strong capacity planning, SLAs, and experience

Tooling, Vendors, Contracts & Cost Management

• Own TA tooling ecosystem and vendor relationships, such as Asbhy, Metaview and LinkedIn
• Evaluate and roll out tools with clear ROI and adoption focus
• Partner with Finance and Legal on contracts and cost management

Data, Insights & Decision Enablement

• Own TA dashboards, reporting cadence, and forecasting
• Surface risks, trade-offs, and insights to inform prioritisation
• Enable faster, better leadership decision-making

Stakeholder Influence & Leadership Presence

• Act as a trusted thought partner to TA Leadership, People, and Finance
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment
• Represent TA Ops with credibility at senior level

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 7+ years of experience in TA Operations, Talent Programs, Recruiting Enablement, or People Operations
• Proven experience owning complex initiatives with sustained impact
• Proven experience optimizing recruiting processes and introducing automation or tooling that improves efficiency and impact.
• Strong systems, data, and tooling expertise within Talent Acquisition
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and bring clarity to ambiguity
• A proactive, curious problem-solver who identifies opportunities and takes initiative to make things better.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills across all levels.
• Deep understanding of recruiting metrics, headcount planning, and operational workflows.

Why you’ll love it at Preply

• Open, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse culture
• Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com

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• Learning & Development budget, including time off for your self-development
• Competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance, and health insurance
• Access to free mental health support platforms
• Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote well-being and physical health
• Opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors from over 175 countries through language learning and teaching

Our Principles 🩷

Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.

We do it for learners - Every day, we focus on empowering tutors to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

Keep perfecting - We continually refine our processes and products, knowing every detail matters.

Now is the time - We act fast and focus on making meaningful things happen.

Disciplined execution - We set clear goals and execute them with excellence.

Dive deep - We use data, curiosity, and critical thinking to uncover insights and make better decisions.

Growth mindset - We seek feedback, embrace learning, and believe progress is continuous.

Raise the bar - We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards every day.

Challenge, disagree & commit - We speak candidly, debate constructively, and commit fully to our shared goals.

One Preply - We collaborate, support, and celebrate one another’s success.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural EdTech company. We consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.