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This position will not lead a team but will manage this scope as an individual contributor. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving KPI-centric reporting and rigorous process management. You’ll define, track, and report on critical recruiting metrics, and translate data insights into actionable improvements. Through close collaboration with Recruiters, HR, hiring leaders, and external vendors, you’ll standardize workflows, automate key tasks, and embed continuous improvement practices that elevate hiring efficiency, cost effectiveness, and candidate experience across the organization. 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