AI summary
Recruiting Operations Manager role owning the infrastructure, systems, and day-to-day logistics that keep hiring running smoothly, while leading a team of Recruiting Coordinators. CHAOS Industries is a modern defense technology company building omniscient systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). Standout perks include 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision plus free daily lunch and equity.
Key skills
Recruiting operationsPeople management (Recruiting Coordinators)Greenhouse ATS (admin/configuration)Recruiting process improvementInterview training programsStructured hiring scorecards/interview frameworksRecruiting metrics and operational reportingLinkedIn RecruiterHRIS familiarity and HR/recruiting data workflowsStakeholder management (HR/Recruiting/business partners)
Salary not listed — comparable Recruiting Operations Manager roles in the Los Angeles market typically pay about $120k–$160k base, with equity/bonus often on top.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy building scalable recruiting operations end-to-end, optimizing systems like Greenhouse, and leading a coordination team in a fast-moving environment with some ambiguity.
Why apply
- 100% paid medical/dental/vision
- Free daily lunch
- Pre-IPO stock option grants
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today's realities. 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. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.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. 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
5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, or a closely related field
2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing coordinators or ops specialists
Deep familiarity with Greenhouse (ATS) and recruiting tech stacks; hands-on experience with system administration and configuration
you can identify inefficiencies, design solutions, and execute implementation end-to-end
Experience designing or improving interview frameworks, scorecards, or structured hiring programs
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Experience with Greenhouse (admin-level), LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar enterprise recruiting tools
Familiarity with HRIS systems and recruiting/HR data workflows
Comfort operating with ambiguity and building programs from the ground up
comfortable using data to drive decisions and present insights to stakeholder
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
#Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach.
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
5+ years of experience in recruiting operations, HR operations, or a closely related field
2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of developing high-performing coordinators or ops specialists
Deep familiarity with Greenhouse (ATS) and recruiting tech stacks; hands-on experience with system administration and configuration
you can identify inefficiencies, design solutions, and execute implementation end-to-end
Experience designing or improving interview frameworks, scorecards, or structured hiring programs
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Experience with Greenhouse (admin-level), LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar enterprise recruiting tools
Familiarity with HRIS systems and recruiting/HR data workflows
Comfort operating with ambiguity and building programs from the ground up
comfortable using data to drive decisions and present insights to stakeholder
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
#Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach.