Recruiting Coordinator

Valar Atomics•Hawthorne, CA

13h•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Valar Atomics, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The Role We are seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to support our Talent team and own the logistics, coordination, and candidate experience across the hiring process. This role is critical to our ability to scale—ensuring candidates move quickly, interviews run seamlessly, and every interaction reflects the high bar we set for our team. This is an early-career role ideal for candidates looking to grow into recruiting, talent operations and/or HR.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, talent operations, and/or HR coordination
Experience managing complex calendars and using tools such as Outlook and Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)

Nice To Haves

Experience using Greenhouse or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
Experience improving or streamlining recruiting or operational processes

Responsibilities

Schedule phone, video, and onsite interviews across multiple teams and time zones with speed and accuracy
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication, attention to detail, and confident onsite hosting
Maintain accurate candidate records and workflows in our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse)
Coordinate candidate travel (flights, hotels, transportation) and support expense reconciliation
Improve recruiting operations through process enhancements and special projects
Build strong, professional relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders