Recruiting Coordinator

Valar Atomics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

High-impact startup

Career growth

Collaboration with operators

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support our Talent team and own the logistics across the hiring process at our Torrance, CA headquarters. This role ensures candidates move quickly, interviews run smoothly, and every interaction reflects our high standards.

You'll manage calendars, coordinate travel, and partner with recruiters to scale our growing team in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex calendars and using Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer-service mindset.
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Torrance, CA.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent operations, or HR coordination.
• Experience using Greenhouse or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Experience improving or streamlining recruiting or operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule phone, video, and onsite interviews across multiple teams and time zones.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, attention to detail, and confident onsite hosting.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and workflows in our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse).
• Coordinate candidate travel (flights, hotels, transportation) and support expense reconciliation.
• Improve recruiting operations through process enhancements and special projects.
• Build strong, professional relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams across the business to keep the hiring process moving.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Independent work

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Greenhouse

Job description

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Business organization, People and Talent attracts, develops, and supports the exceptional individuals who drive Valar's success. The team partners across the company to build a high-performing organization through recruiting, employee development, engagement, and people operations.

The Role

We're seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support our Talent team and own the logistics, coordination, and candidate experience across the hiring process. This role is critical to our ability to scale—ensuring candidates move quickly, interviews run seamlessly, and every interaction reflects the high bar we set for our team. We're looking for someone who's energized by ambiguity, excited to build from the ground up, and quick to take initiative. This is a fully on-site role based at our Torrance, CA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule phone, video, and onsite interviews across multiple teams and time zones with speed and accuracy.
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, attention to detail, and confident onsite hosting.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and workflows in our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse).
• Coordinate candidate travel (flights, hotels, transportation) and support expense reconciliation.
• Improve recruiting operations through process enhancements and special projects.
• Build strong, professional relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams across the business to keep the hiring process moving.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing complex calendars and using tools such as Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Torrance, CA.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent operations, or HR coordination.
• Experience using Greenhouse or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Experience improving or streamlining recruiting or operational processes.

What We Offer

• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).