Hadrian · 9 hours ago
Recruiting Operations Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $109K/yr
3+ years expHadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships. The Recruiting Operations Specialist will play a crucial role in optimizing recruiting processes and systems to support the company's rapid hiring needs.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the daily health of the recruiting tech stack, including the ATS and all connected tools. Ensure everything works as intended and troubleshoot issues quickly
Train and support recruiters and hiring managers in the effective use of recruiting tools, features, and workflows
Maintain clean, accurate, and up to date data in all systems. Audit data regularly and partner with recruiters to correct inconsistencies
Build and refine workflows in the ATS to improve speed and consistency
Partner with Finance and People Ops to align headcount planning, req approvals, and system updates
Act as the primary liaison between Recruiting and People Ops on all systems, data, process, and documentation needs
Create dashboards, reports, and insights that give visibility into pipeline health, funnel metrics, and hiring progress across all teams
Monitor key recruiting metrics and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in workflows. Propose and implement fixes that improve speed and quality
Ensure recruiters have the resources, templates, and tools they need to work efficiently
Support compliance requirements such as EEOC data, documentation, and system hygiene
Optimize integrations between the ATS, HRIS, sourcing tools, scheduling tools, and project management tools
Partner with the Head of Recruiting and People leadership to operationalize new hiring processes, rollout changes, and ensure high adoption
Document and maintain clear process guides, SOPs, and best practices for the recruiting function
Identify opportunities for automation and help implement scalable solutions that reduce manual work
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, or talent systems management with clear ownership of tooling and workflow optimization
Strong understanding of ATS platforms, ideally Ashby, with experience building custom workflows, fields, views, and automation
High proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools. Ability to pull, clean, and interpret data and present insights clearly
Passion for improving systems and processes and a natural ability to see root causes behind workflow issues
Ability to partner cross functionally with People Ops, IT, Finance, and hiring teams to align processes and drive operational clarity
Excellent communication skills. Able to explain systems concepts to technical and non technical audiences with clarity
High attention to detail and an ownership mindset for data quality and operational integrity
Comfort in fast paced environments with shifting needs and a high volume of priorities
Curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility for keeping the recruiting engine running smoothly
Preferred
Deep experience with Ashby or similar next generation ATS platforms
Experience rolling out new recruiting tools, integrations, or automation features
Proven ability to diagnose and fix operational bottlenecks across the recruiting lifecycle
Experience supporting high growth hiring in technical and non technical functions
Ability to build dashboards or reporting logic beyond basic metrics
History of raising the operational maturity of a recruiting team through scalable systems, training, and documentation
Strong partnership skills with People Ops, enabling seamless handoffs from hiring to onboarding
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of the area
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$476.5MKey Investors
Morgan Stanley
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
2024-02-21Series B· $92M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-08
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