Recruiter/HR Coordinator San Diego, CA

Cymbiotika; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work-from-home Fridays

Wellness perks

Employee product discounts

Catered team lunches

Team-building events

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Cymbiotika is seeking a driven Recruiter and HR Coordinator to optimize the day-to-day recruiting process from sourcing to offer. You will schedule interviews, evaluate candidates with clear notes, and maintain an accurate ATS to ensure fast, positive experiences for all applicants.

This role emphasizes proactive sourcing, structured assessments, and close collaboration with HR leadership. The position operates in a hybrid schedule, requiring presence in our San Diego, CA office most days, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, Psychology, or related field.
• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, InMail outreach, and pipeline management.
• Working knowledge of an applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Proven ability to conduct structured interviews and write objective candidate assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional, candidate-first approach.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple open roles at once.
• Experience in consumer goods, wellness, or a fast-growing company is a plus.
• Familiarity with HR or payroll processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR screens, interviews, and panel interviews across candidates and leadership.
• Manage calendars, confirmations and reminders, and handle rescheduling.
• Prepare interviewers with resumes, job descriptions, and interview guides ahead of each conversation.
• Conduct HR screens to assess skills, experience, and culture fit.
• Produce detailed, structured interview notes for every candidate.
• Deliver clear hiring recommendations to the HR Manager and hiring managers, including strengths, concerns, and suggested next steps.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview questions, and evaluation criteria.
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and networking.
• Write and send personalized outreach messages and InMails to passive candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings.
• Post and refresh job listings across LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Follow up with candidates promptly at every stage of the process.
• Communicate decisions, next steps, and timelines clearly and professionally.
• Close the loop with every candidate, including those not moving forward.
• Support offer preparation and pre-boarding handoff.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records, notes, and statuses in the ATS.
• Track pipeline metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate volume, and stage conversion.
• Share recurring recruiting updates with the HR Manager.
• Assist the HR and Payroll Manager with onboarding paperwork, new hire setup, and related administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate, employee, and compensation information.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter usage

Boolean search

InMail outreach

Pipeline management

Structured interviews

Candidate assessments

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Consumer goods experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications/Psychology or related field

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About Cymbiotika

At Cymbiotika, we believe that wellness starts with trust. That’s why we’re committed to creating supplements that are not only effective but also transparent. From the moment you pick up one of our products, you’ll know exactly what’s inside—no hidden ingredients, no confusing labels. We take pride in using only the highest-quality ingredients, carefully sourced and backed by science, to ensure you’re getting the best of nature and innovation in every supplement.

We understand that health is personal, which is why our supplements are designed to work with your body, not against it. By focusing on bioavailability and using advanced liposomal delivery systems, we ensure that your body can absorb and use the nutrients to their fullest potential. Our goal is simple: to help you feel your best, with products you can trust, made with ingredients you feel good about.

With Cymbiotika, you’re not just taking a supplement—you’re joining a community of people who value wellness, science, and the power of transparency. We’re here to empower you on your journey to better health, every step of the way.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Customer Experience Advocate to join our Cymbiotika team! As a Customer Experience Advocate, you will be tracking all points of customer engagement, addressing customer queries, and identifying ways to improve our customer services.

Role Summary

The Recruiter and HR Coordinator supports the HR and Payroll Manager and owns the day-to-day recruiting process from sourcing to offer. This role schedules and conducts interviews, documents candidate evaluations with clear recommendations, actively sources talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, and keeps every candidate and hiring manager informed through timely follow-ups. The Recruiter keeps our applicant tracking system (ATS) accurate and current, so hiring decisions move quickly and every candidate has a positive experience with Cymbiotika.

Key Responsibilities

Interview Coordination

• Schedule HR Screens, interviews, and panel interviews across candidates, hiring managers, and leadership

• Manage calendars, send confirmations and reminders, and handle rescheduling

• Prepare interviewers with resumes, job descriptions, and interview guides ahead of each conversation

Interviewing & Evaluation

• Conduct initial HR Screens to assess skills, experience, and culture fit

• Produce detailed, structured interview notes for every candidate

• Deliver clear hiring recommendations to the HR Manager and hiring managers, including strengths, concerns, and suggested next steps

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview questions, and evaluation criteria

Active Recruiting & Sourcing

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and networking

• Write and send personalized outreach messages and InMails to passive candidates

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future openings

• Post and refresh job listings across LinkedIn and other platforms

Candidate Follow-Up & Experience

• Follow up with candidates promptly at every stage of the process

• Communicate decisions, next steps, and timelines clearly and professionally

• Close the loop with every candidate, including those not moving forward

• Support offer preparation and pre-boarding handoff

ATS & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records, notes, and statuses in the ATS

• Track pipeline metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate volume, and stage conversion

• Share recurring recruiting updates with the HR Manager

HR & Payroll Support

• Assist the HR and Payroll Manager with onboarding paperwork, new hire setup, and related administrative tasks

• Maintain confidentiality of candidate, employee, and compensation information

Additional Duties: Perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned based on business needs and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency

• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, including Boolean search, InMail outreach, and pipeline management

• Working knowledge of an applicant tracking system (ATS)

• Proven ability to conduct structured interviews and write clear, objective candidate assessments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, candidate-first approach

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple open roles at once

• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information

• Experience in consumer goods, wellness, or a fast-growing company is a plus

• Familiarity with HR or payroll processes is a plus

Work Location & Schedule

This position follows an enforced hybrid schedule, requiring team members to be present in our San Diego, California office at least four days per week (Monday–Thursday). Fridays are available for remote work. This role also requires attendance at all in-person monthly team meetings and quarterly company events.

Physical Requirements

This role primarily involves office-based work and requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move items up to 20–30 pounds, such as files or office supplies. Employees should be able to sit or stand for extended periods and perform frequent computer-based tasks, including prolonged exposure to a computer screen.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,00- $80,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualification relevant to the role.

Cymbiotika offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee wellness, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer-paid plan options, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and PTO, flexible work-from-home Fridays, wellness and fitness perks, employee product discounts, catered team lunches, team-building events, and additional lifestyle benefits!