Recruiting Operations Manager

CHAOS Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pre-IPO stock option grants

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental and vision benefits paid 100%

Job summary

CHAOS Industries in El Segundo, California is seeking a Recruiting Operations Manager to lead team management and improve recruiting processes. The role involves optimizing recruiting workflows and ensuring data integrity in recruitment systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in recruiting operations and people management, with a strong focus on operational excellence and data-driven decision making. Attractive benefits include stock options, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of people management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in recruiting operations or HR operations.
• Strong analytical mindset; comfortable using data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Recruiting Coordinators and drive process improvements.
• Own and continuously improve recruiting workflows and logistics.
• Partner with HR and stakeholders to identify process gaps and drive improvements.

Skills

People management

Recruiting operations

Process improvement

Project management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

Greenhouse (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

• We are seeking a Recruiting Operations Manager to own the infrastructure and logistics that power our hiring engine. You’ll lead a team of Recruiting Coordinators, drive process improvements, and ensure every touchpoint in the candidate journey is seamless and scalable.
• This role sits at the intersection of people, process, and systems and is critical to our ability to hire exceptional talent at speed. If you’re energized by operational excellence and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you
• Directly manage and develop a team of Recruiting Coordinators, ensuring high performance, and smooth day-to-day recruiting logistics
• Own and continuously improve recruiting coordination workflows, from scheduling and offer logistics to onboarding handoffs
• Maintain, administer, and optimize recruiting systems and tools (ATS and beyond), ensuring data integrity and system health
• Lead the design and iteration of interview training programs and scorecard frameworks in partnership with Recruiting and HR
• Partner with Recruiting to build, update, and standardize recruiting communications, including email templates and candidate-facing messaging
• Partner with Recruiting to evaluate, implement, and manage new recruiting tools and technologies to improve team efficiency
• Partner with HR, Recruiting, and business stakeholders to identify process gaps and drive cross-functional improvements
• Develop and track operational metrics to measure team performance and inform continuous improvement efforts
• Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Hawthorne, California

Benefits

• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
• Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
• Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company

Experience designing or improving interview frameworks, scorecards, or structured hiring programs2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing coordinators or ops specialistsHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyDeep familiarity with Greenhouse (ATS) and recruiting tech stacks; hands-on experience with system administration and configurationClear, direct communicator who builds trust quickly across functions and levelsStrong process orientation; you can identify inefficiencies, design solutions, and execute implementation end-to-end5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, or a closely related fieldExperience with Greenhouse (admin-level), LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar enterprise recruiting toolsExperience in a high-growth startup or tech environmentFamiliarity with HRIS systems and recruiting/HR data workflowsComfort operating with ambiguity and building programs from the ground upStrong analytical mindset; comfortable using data to drive decisions and present insights to stakeholder