Recruiting Coordinator for Fast-Growth Defense Tech

Fortastra Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Healthcare

Equity

401(k)

Job summary

Fortastra Corporation is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support rapid growth across engineering, product, operations, and business functions. This individual contributor role focuses on coordinating recruiting activities and providing operational support to Technical Recruiters and the People team.

You will manage interview logistics, candidate communication, and recruiting operations to maintain an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in recruiting coordination, HR coordination, or similar operations-focused role.
• Experience supporting recruiting processes in fast-paced environments (startup or high-growth preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with multiple schedules and priorities.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication with candidates and stakeholders.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (Greenhouse or similar).
• Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).
• Collaborative mindset with service-oriented approach to recruiters and teams.
• Ability to thrive in high-accountability, fast-changing startup environment.
• Commitment to positive, inclusive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple time zones and stakeholders.
• Serve as main candidate contact throughout the interview process, ensuring timely communication.
• Manage candidate records and requisitions in the ATS (e.g., Greenhouse).
• Support job postings and maintenance across website, boards and channels.
• Prepare interview materials, scorecards, and agendas for hiring managers.
• Partner with Technical Recruiters on planning, logistics, and day-of coordination.
• Assist with on-site interviews, candidate greetings, and logistics.
• Coordinate background and reference checks as needed.
• Assist with offer letters and required documentation collection.
• Contribute to process improvements for scheduling and candidate experience.
• Support onboarding logistics with People team (first-day schedules, IT/facilities).
• Represent Fortastra professionally with candidates and partners.

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Interview scheduling

Candidate communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Greenhouse/ATS experience

Google Workspace / MS Office

Startup environment adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

Greenhouse

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Fortastra Corporation is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support rapid growth across engineering, product, operations, and business functions. This individual contributor role focuses on coordinating recruiting activities and providing operational support to Technical Recruiters and the People team.

You will manage interview logistics, candidate communication, and recruiting operations to maintain an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced startup environment.