Move from Ops/PM to recruiting/HR

I’ve had this burning urge over the last 2 years to leave the tech/Ad Sales side of the business (which I’ve been in for 6 years) and move to a more people-Operations based role. I’m far too conversational and feel like my best attributes would be better suited for a recruiting position in my area. Has anyone here made that switch and how desirable is it to a hiring manager for a recruiter or HR role to have someone with experience in the field they would be hiring for?