Talent Operations Associate

Title: Talent Operations Associate

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Company:
Sapphire Ventures, LLC ("Sapphire") is a leading global technology-focused venture capital firm with ~$11.4 billion in AUM(1) and team members across Austin, London, Menlo Park and San Francisco. For over a decade, Sapphire has partnered with visionary management teams and venture funds to help scale companies of consequence.  Sapphire is a technology-focused Venture Capital firm that focuses on helping growth-stage technology companies become category-defining leaders.

Since its founding, Sapphire has invested in more than 170 companies(2) globally resulting in more than 30 IPOs and 50+ acquisitions(3). The firm's investment strategies — Sapphire Ventures, Sapphire Partners and Sapphire Sport — are focused on scaling companies and venture funds, elevating them to become category leaders. Sapphire's Portfolio Growth team of experienced operators delivers a strategic blend of value-add services, tools and resources designed to support portfolio company leaders as they scale.

The firm enjoys an open-door, collaborative culture - and spirited intellectual debate is encouraged

What You'll Do:
As the Talent Operations Associate, you'll play an essential support role in helping our Talent team run smoothly and efficiently. This position is anchored on execution and operations – making sure our talent processes, systems, and events run with precision and excellence.

You'll own logistics for Sapphire's talent events, help streamline internal databases and processes, and drive outbound outreach as we continue building executive pipelines. You'll be a key part of keeping our programs and processes running seamlessly, allowing the team to focus on building meaningful connections across our ecosystem.

This is a great entry point into the venture capital talent ecosystem for someone who is curious, highly organized, and eager to learn.

 Roles & Responsibilities:

• Event ownership: Help plan and execute Sapphire's talent events end-to-end (budgeting, venue research, vendor management, guest communications, executive invite curation, and post-event follow-ups).
• Program operations and internal systems: Maintain and improve our talent databases and systems to ensure data is accurate, current, and actionable.
• Outbound execution: Support targeted outreach campaigns to senior executives and rising leaders, helping to keep our talent ecosystem engaged and growing.
• Process efficiencies: Help capture and track data across talent processes, ensuring reporting and metrics are streamlined.
• Cross-team collaboration: Partner with investors and portfolio leaders to support key hiring needs with research, outreach, or operational support.
• Special projects: Take on projects such as vendor/partner management, updating internal resources, and supporting DEIB initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years of experience in a role with outbound responsibilities (could be recruitment coordination, talent sourcing, SDR/business development, event management, program operations, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics, juggle multiple priorities, and execute with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable doing outreach (email campaigns, scheduling follow-ups) alongside interfacing and engaging with executives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a knack for keeping internal/backend systems and processes clean and efficient.
• Proficiency with recruiting/sourcing tools and databases (e.g. Affinity)
• Self-starter - proactive by nature, comfortable navigating ambiguity and coming up with creative solutions.
• Roll-up-your-sleeves mentality – you do what it takes to get things done and support the team.
• Collaborative, curious, and a willingness to get things done efficiently and with precision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Personal Qualifications
Culture is core to who we are. We look for people who share our values and help strengthen the way we work together:

• Team Player - Thrives in a collaborative environment, values different perspectives, and knows that great outcomes come from shared wins
• Dedicated to Winning - Approaches challenges with grit, accountability, and a bias for action. Comfortable taking smart risks in pursuit of excellence
• Intellectual Curiosity - Brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep desire to learn, question, and innovate
• Authentic Relationships - Believes relationships are built on trust, respect, and genuine connection; invests in people for the long term.
• Excellence - Takes pride in doing great work, pays attention to detail, and consistently strives to raise the bar

Every day our team is honored to work with entrepreneurs and innovators from various backgrounds, and we aim to build a team that reflects the diversity of our portfolio. We aren't looking for someone who ticks every single box on a page; we're looking for lifelong learners who can bring their own perspectives and unique experiences to make us better. If you think you'd be a great fit, then please get in touch and tell us about yourself

Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include discretionary performance-based incentives. Please note that the range considers a broad spectrum of relevant work experience and qualifications.

The base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000. 

NOTE:
(1)    "AUM" (Assets Under Management) represents Sapphire's Regulatory Assets Under Management as of 12/31/2024 per ADV filed March 2025, as well as commitments made during calendar year 2025.
(2)    "Figures represent all Sapphire direct growth investments made since the firm's inception in January 2011 thru September 2025.
(3)    Figures represent all Sapphire direct growth investments that have had an IPO or public listing from the firm's inception in January 2011 thru September 2025. The specific companies identified may not be representative of all of Sapphire's investments and no assumption should be made that the investments identified were or will be profitable. A complete alphabetical list of Sapphire's investments made by its direct growth investing funds is available here.
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