Recruiting Operations Specialist
Astroforge
People & HR, Operations
Seal Beach, CA, USA
USD 70k-79,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Dec 9, 2025
Recruiting Operations Specialist
Seal Beach
Recruiting
In office
Full-time
About the Company
At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. Along the way, we seek to leverage the technologies we build to provide additional value across other domains. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.
Job Description:
The Recruiting Operations Specialist is a hybrid role that sits at the intersection of recruiting operations, coordination, and recruiting. One day you might be building a better interview flow, the next you’re hunting down great candidates, and the next you’re making sure someone’s interview panel doesn’t fall apart. If you love being the connective tissue that keeps things running smoothly, and you get a weird joy from turning chaos into clarity, then this is your spot.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end candidate journey from first touch to offer, and make sure every interaction feels smooth, personal, and fast.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand what we need and help craft job descriptions that reflect who we are and where we’re headed.
- Help us find great people wherever they are: online, in communities, through referrals, and beyond.
- Coordinate interviews and keep communication flowing between candidates and hiring teams, making sure feedback is shared and decisions move quickly.
- Build strong relationships with candidates and keep them engaged throughout the process, helping grow our talent pipeline and strengthen our employer brand.
- Assist the leadership team and hiring managers in developing innovative recruitment strategies, provide guidance on best practices, and track key metrics to optimize hiring effectiveness.
General Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruiting or People/HR Operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring teams.
- Proficiency in utilizing G Suite or similar software to produce analytics, process documentation, and workflow materials.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR Systems (HRIS).
- Proven ability to adopt new technology, work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to recruitment and selection.
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- ATS and HRIS end-to-end implementation.
- Experience with Gem, Rippling, LinkedIn Recruiter, or Slack.
- Proven ability to manage numerous requisitions.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic scientific and technical concepts, enabling effective assessment of candidate qualifications.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
Compensation
- Level 1 $70,000 - $79,500
- Level 2 $80,000 - $95,575
- Level 3 $97,000 - $116,700
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Req ID: R88