Open for Ops NYC 2026 Session: Built to flex: Designing and running a TA Ops function for any hiring environment

RecOps shouldn’t break when hiring slows – or scramble when it ramps. Whether you’re a solo admin or a global function, the goal is the same: build a system that can flex with the business.

This session combines org design with operational discipline to show how to build a RecOps function that scales and stays efficient in low-hiring periods. We’ll cover how to define ownership, right-size your team and use quieter periods to strengthen your systems so you’re ready when hiring picks back up.

What we cover:

• How to design a TA Ops function from org structure, ownership and resourcing that can perform in both high- and low-hiring periods.
• How to simplify and operationalize your recruiting funnel so every stage has clear purpose, ownership and minimal overhead.
• What to stop, automate or prioritize, including high-impact “quiet period” projects that strengthen systems, data, change management and your tech stack.