Recruiter

Vital Lyfe, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holiday

Cellphone and Internet Stipend

Referral Bonus

Equity

Team Outings

EV Charging Station

Job summary

Vital Lyfe, Inc. is looking for a high ownership Recruiter in Torrance, CA, to shape the future of water autonomy through impactful hiring. This is a full-time, on-site position focused on building a strong team by managing full-cycle recruiting.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of recruiting experience and strong organizational and communication skills. Vital Lyfe offers a dynamic workplace culture and a chance to innovate in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recruiting experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience with ATS.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across various roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs.
• Source, screen, and engage candidates.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

At Vital Lyfe, we don’t just build products — we engineer liberation. Aerospace-grade performance designed for the everyday. Frontier thinking made tangible. If you’re driven to push boundaries, to reimagine the essential, and to create impact that lasts — this is where you belong.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Holiday
• Cellphone and Internet Stipend
• Phone Stipend
• Referral Bonus
• Equity
• Team Outings
• EV Charging Station

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Operations

Mission

We are looking for a high ownership Recruiter to help build the team that will define the future of water autonomy. This role is not just about filling roles, it's about building the company. You will work directly with founders, engineers, and leaders to identify, attract, and close the kind of talent that changes industries. You will play a critical role in shaping the team that builds Vital Lyfe.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting across a variety of roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and define candidate profiles
• Partner with interviewers to design effective interview processes and evaluation frameworks
• Source, screen, and engage candidates through multiple channels
• Coordinate interviews and keep the process moving smoothly and efficiently
• Maintain accurate candidate data and recruiting workflows in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Ensure a thoughtful candidate experience from first contact through offer
• Support offer development, reference checks, and pre-employment steps as needed
• Help improve recruiting processes, workflows, and overall talent operations as we scale
• Act as a strong ambassador for the company and our culture throughout the hiring process
• Continuously build strong talent pipelines ahead of hiring demand

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who thrives in early‑stage environments and is excited to help build a company from the ground up. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact in a growing company, help shape the recruiting experience, and play a key role in building strong teams.

Required

• 1‑2 years of recruiting experience, including full‑cycle recruiting
• Experience working in an applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A genuine people person who builds trust quickly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a growing, changing environment
• Self‑starter mindset with strong follow‑through and good judgment
• Positive, solutions‑oriented approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Ability to operate independently in fast‑moving environments

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for engineering, hardware, or technical roles
• Experience at high‑growth startups or rapidly scaling companies
• Comfort working directly with founders and senior leadership
• Track record of identifying and closing high‑impact talent
• Creative sourcing techniques and strong candidate engagement skills

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.