About this role
HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, we're your trusted partner in the pursuit of career success. Our extensive network, personalized approach, and supportive guidance ensure that you're in the best hands to find your next job opportunity.
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Job Title: Remote Director of Operations (100% Work From Home)
Location: Remote from Latin America
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $2,500 – $3,500 USD/month (commensurate with experience) + Annual Performance Bonus (15% to 30%)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Eastern Time / ET, including a 30-minute lunch break; occasional flexibility required for client escalations
About the Client
Our Client is a premier recruitment and talent acquisition firm focused exclusively on the US early childhood education (ECE) sector. Supporting childcare centers, preschools, and multi-site education operators across the United States, our client delivers direct hire staffing, executive leadership search, and embedded Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions. Operating with a mission-driven, fast-paced, and execution-oriented culture, our client relies on robust operational frameworks, pristine data hygiene, and clear performance scorecards to maintain fast, high-quality talent delivery.
Job Overview
Our Client is seeking a hands-on, metrics-driven Director of Operations to manage and scale day-to-day service execution across all three primary recruiting service lines. Moving seamlessly between high-level operational strategy and tactical process execution, this leader will establish performance KPIs, manage distributed recruiter workflows, optimize Bullhorn ATS usage, streamline end-to-end financial operations (contract setups, invoicing, collections, accruals), and resolve client service escalations to drive organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Service Line Execution & Team Leadership
- Owns daily operational management across direct hire staffing, executive leadership search, and embedded RPO service delivery.
- Leads, directs, and coaches recruiters and offshore support staff, establishing explicit task ownership and holding team members accountable to delivery targets.
- Diagnoses operational bottlenecks, streamlines service workflows, and implements scalable organizational frameworks.
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Metrics, KPIs & Operating Cadence
- Builds, tracks, and manages operational scorecards, KPI dashboards, and weekly performance reviews to maintain service visibility.
- Strengthens ATS administration (Bullhorn), ensuring rigorous data hygiene, standardized candidate tracking, and comprehensive executive reporting.
- Oversees the complete operational lifecycle from signed client contract through account setup, invoicing, revenue accruals, accounts receivable (AR) collections, and reporting.
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Client Experience, Escalation Management & SOP Standardization
- Serves as the primary operational point of contact for client delivery issues and complex complaints, bringing escalations to swift resolution.
- Refines client onboarding processes, monitors ongoing account health, and optimizes client service protocols.
- Author and documents comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), establishing practical system controls to support multi-site growth.
Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies
Required Qualifications
- Operations Leadership Experience: 5+ years of operational management experience within a recruitment agency, staffing firm, BPO, or professional services organization.
- People Management Track Record: 3+ years directly leading and managing operational teams against quantifiable performance benchmarks and KPIs.
- Systems & Administrative Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing ATS/CRM platforms, operational reporting, client invoicing workflows, and accounts receivable systems.
- Fluent English Communication: Fluent written and spoken English skills with confidence leading executive discussions, team meetings, and client resolution calls.
- Schedule Alignment: Full-time availability to work standard US Eastern business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET), with flexibility to handle urgent client escalations.
- Remote Workspace Infrastructure: Quiet home office, high-performance computer setup, HD webcam, headset, and a high-speed internet connection.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct, hands-on experience utilizing Bullhorn ATS for recruiting operations and reporting (strongly preferred).
- Proven track record managing offshore, distributed, or remote delivery teams across time zones.
- Prior operational background supporting high-volume hiring environments (e.g., education, healthcare, hospitality).
- Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for operational analysis and data modeling.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: $2,500 – $3,500 USD/month base salary based on experience.
- Annual Performance Bonus: 15% to 30% annual bonus based on individual metrics and overall company performance.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: 10 paid vacation days (PTO) per year plus observed US federal holidays.
- High Operational Ownership: Executive-level autonomy to build systems, design SOPs, and shape company-wide service delivery.
- 100% Remote Infrastructure: Oversee US recruiting operations remotely from anywhere in Latin America.
Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding
To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.
Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED Your application CANNOT be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English . Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified .
Mandatory Knockout Questions Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.
Apply Wisely To maintain fairness, please apply to no more than three jobs and only if you fully meet the listed qualifications . Applying to roles you dont qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications.
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