Recruiting Operations Manager

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today's realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries' products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.chaosinc.com">www.chaosinc.com</a>.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Directly manage and develop a team of Recruiting Coordinators, ensuring high performance, and smooth day-to-day recruiting logistics</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own and continuously improve recruiting coordination workflows, from scheduling and offer logistics to onboarding handoffs</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain, administer, and optimize recruiting systems and tools (ATS and beyond), ensuring data integrity and system health</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead the design and iteration of interview training programs and scorecard frameworks in partnership with Recruiting and HR</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with Recruiting to build, update, and standardize recruiting communications, including email templates and candidate-facing messaging</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with Recruiting to evaluate, implement, and manage new recruiting tools and technologies to improve team efficiency</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with HR, Recruiting, and business stakeholders to identify process gaps and drive cross-functional improvements</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop and track operational metrics to measure team performance and inform continuous improvement efforts</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Hawthorne, California</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, or a closely related field</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing coordinators or ops specialists</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deep familiarity with Greenhouse (ATS) and recruiting tech stacks; hands-on experience with system administration and configuration</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong process orientation; you can identify inefficiencies, design solutions, and execute implementation end-to-end</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience designing or improving interview frameworks, scorecards, or structured hiring programs</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Clear, direct communicator who builds trust quickly across functions and levels</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Preferred Requirements:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with Greenhouse (admin-level), LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar enterprise recruiting tools</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with HRIS systems and recruiting/HR data workflows</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience in a high-growth startup or tech environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfort operating with ambiguity and building programs from the ground up</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong analytical mindset; comfortable using data to drive decisions and present insights to stakeholder</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why CHAOS?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Health Benefits:&nbsp;</strong>Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company</li> <li><strong>Additional benefits</strong>: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more</li> <li><strong>Our Perks:&nbsp;</strong>Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code</li> <li><strong>Compensation Components:</strong>&nbsp;Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses</li> <li><strong>Team Growth:&nbsp;</strong>250 employees and counting across 5 global offices</li> </ul> <div><em><strong>Salary range: $140,000 - 165,000</strong></em></div> <p><em>The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.</em></p> <p><em>#LI-onsite</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <h3>Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.</h3> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>