About Sema

We are a software company that bridges the gap between technical and non-technical audiences to help deliver excellent software while respecting the craft of coding. Our first product, a Comprehensive Codebase Scans service, has analyzed >1600 companies worth over $1.6TN to help guide technologists, the C-Suite, and Boards of Directors on codebase health, making us the trusted standard for technical due diligence among major private equity firms and global consultancies. We are now building our next-generation product, an AI-based SaaS platform that understands code & Jira to help keep product roadmaps on track.

The Role

We're seeking a strategic HR Operations Manager to transform our talent acquisition function and support our ambitious recruiting goals. You'll be the cornerstone of our hiring operations, ensuring we attract exceptional software engineers while delivering world-class candidate experiences. This isn't just about executing tasks—we need someone who will elevate our entire HR process and help us scale our team rapidly over the coming months.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end recruiting processes
Manage our applicant tracking system (Workable) and ensure fast candidate progression
Handle job posting, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, calendar management, and candidate communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for all candidates, ensuring exceptional service throughout their journey
Act as main liaison with talent vendors, recruiting firms, and other talent sources
Source top-tier software engineers through LinkedIn, technical forums, social platforms, and private groups
Proactively identify process improvements and automation opportunities using AI tools
Suggest creative solutions to challenging hiring needs and process bottlenecks
Work closely with leadership to understand hiring priorities and team dynamics

About You

You Must Have:

Proven experience in HR operations or talent acquisition, preferably in fast-growing software companies
Good proficiency with HR platforms (Workable strongly preferred, or similar ATS systems)
Advanced sourcing skills using LinkedIn, social platforms, forums, and private technical communities
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with executive presence
Highly organized, precise, punctual, and detail-oriented work style
Proficiency with AI tools for recruiting optimization and process automation
Resourceful problem-solver who can work independently with minimal guidance
Creative and proactive mindset—we need someone who elevates our HR quality, not just executes tasks
Comfort with executive presence
Comfort with startup pace, ambiguity, and rapid change

Location & Schedule:

Remote position - can be based anywhere globally
Must provide several hours of overlap with European timezones and EST

What We're Looking For: We're not seeking a simple task executor. We need a strategic partner who will see opportunities before we do, suggest innovative solutions, and take ownership of delivering results that support our aggressive growth plans.

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