Blackthorn

People Operations Specialist

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About the role

Role: Recruiter & People Operations Specialist

Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000

We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to lead recruiting across Blackthorn while also supporting core people operations work. You'll own the full-cycle hiring process for open roles company-wide — from intake through offer — while partnering with the VP of People Operations on onboarding, HR systems, and day-to-day operational support. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role suited to someone who enjoys both the relationship-driven work of recruiting and the precision of operational execution.

What you’ll do

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Own the end-to-end recruiting process for roles across the company, from intake calls with hiring managers through offer negotiation.
Source, screen, and manage candidate pipelines using our ATS, partnering closely with hiring managers on role requirements and timelines.
Build and maintain a strong candidate experience at every stage of the process.
Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness) and report regularly to leadership.

People Operations Support

Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth experience for new hires and departing employees.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee questions on policies and programs.
Help maintain compliance with employment law across the states (and potentially countries) where Blackthorn has employees.

Process & Systems Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting and HR operational workflows.
Partner with the VP of People Operations on building scalable people processes as the company grows.

What we look for

3–5+ years of experience in recruiting, with some HR or people operations exposure.
Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruiting independently, including sourcing, screening, and closing candidates.
Comfortable working with HRIS and ATS tools.
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Clear, confident communicator who can build trust with hiring managers and candidates alike.
Comfortable operating autonomously in a remote-first, distributed team.

Nice to Have

Experience recruiting for a B2B SaaS or Salesforce ecosystem company.
Familiarity with PEOs or multi-state employment compliance.

What we offer

An incredible team of smart and supportive people
A deep feeling of satisfaction and completion
Fully remote global team working from home
Stock options for every employee
Flexible work week
$400 office stipend
Maternity/Paternity leave
Student loan debt assistance
Pledge 1% - time off during the year for helping nonprofits
Health insurance contribution (if in the US)
Children's 529 college fund assistance (if in the US)

About Blackthorn

Blackthorn turns any organization's Salesforce® CRM into event planning software powered by their connected data. We're a growing, distributed team with teammates across the globe, and we build Salesforce-native tools that help teams create events, engage attendees, process payments, and measure success — all without leaving their CRM. Our customers range from tiny nonprofits to global corporations, and our products are known for going live in hours, not weeks. We believe the best enterprise software should feel as intuitive as the apps you use every day.

Why our work matters

Most event management tools force teams to juggle disconnected systems, wrestle with flimsy integrations, and spend more time syncing data than planning events. We're building the alternative: a connected platform inside Salesforce that gives organizations richer analytics to prove event ROI, better attendee experiences through personalization and automation, and the flexibility to fit any workflow. Every feature we ship helps our customers spend less time on logistics and more time on the events themselves.

What the job will bring you

A deep level of satisfaction through ownership of your role. You'll get more autonomy than at other companies (our team has told us). Connection. Our team is tightly knit, assisted through occasional team meetups (as we're remote). Challenge. We're trying to move as quickly as possible. This is not for you if you want to sit back and chill. As Ray Dalio says about life, "Meaningful work and meaningful relationships" provide meaning to life. We aim to bring this.

While we are a remote-first culture, we are currently only able to accept applicants in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, WA, and WI

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Technology & IT Administration CRM Data Analysis Human Resources Operations remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the People Operations Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Blackthorn?
  3. Which of Administration, CRM and Data Analysis have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, CRM and Data Analysis.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the People Operations Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, CRM and Data Analysis, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Blackthorn needs from this hire.

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