Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist (Contract)

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations. To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us. Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid — min. 2 days/week onsite) Hourly Pay Rate: USD 35.00 – USD 45.00 / hour (Non-Exempt) Type: 12-month Full-Time contract with the possibility of conversion to FTE** Reports to: Director of Recruiting About the Role At Nex, we believe that how we hire is just as important as who we hire. As Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist , you'll be part of the engine that makes that possible — ensuring every candidate, recruiter, and hiring manager experiences a hiring process that's thoughtful, fast, and human. You'll partner closely with our US and Hong Kong Talent Acquisition teams, connecting the dots across interviews, feedback, and offers so nothing falls through the cracks. This role calls for someone who thrives on details, moves quickly without losing warmth, and understands that a great candidate experience is built one touchpoint at a time. Beyond interview logistics, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to recruitment projects and process improvements, gaining exposure to broader talent acquisition operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-centric, scaling organization and wants to be part of building an exceptional hiring experience. Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator position. What You'll Do • Own interview scheduling and post-interview debriefs across US and Hong Kong offices and time zones, keeping candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams aligned from first call to final round. • Collect and consolidate interview feedback to help hiring teams make faster, better-informed decisions. • Manage job postings end-to-end — drafting, publishing, updating, and closing requisitions across platforms. • Keep candidates informed and engaged on their application status throughout the process. • Track key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, interview-to-offer ratio, and offer acceptance rate. • Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment reports and dashboards for the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. • Support new hires through onboarding, helping them land smoothly in their first weeks. • Contribute to recruitment planning, including research on job titles, compensation benchmarks, and market trends. • Get involved in broader TA initiatives and projects as they come up, gaining exposure to different areas of Talent Acquisition. What You Bring • 3+ year of experience supporting recruitment coordination or Talent Acquisition functions. • Experience supporting high-volume interview coordination, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple interview processes simultaneously across teams, locations, and time zones • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines effectively. • Detail-oriented, proactive, and agile, with the ability to respond effectively to last-minute changes. • Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS) i.e. Greenhouse • Collaborative team player with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English, able to connect effectively with diverse stakeholders • Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment while independently managing responsibilities • Able to work hybrid (min. 2 days/week) in San Jose, CA We Offer • Competitive compensation package. • Flexible working hours and vacation policy. • Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth. • Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at https://www.nexplayground.com/about. We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms! Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.