The Company

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.

Key Responsibilities

You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to:

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

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

To be successful in this role:

• You are detail-obsessed and thrive on organization
• You move with urgency and follow through
• You enjoy interacting with people and creating great experiences

Location

This is a fully onsite role based at our Hawthorne, CA headquarters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $70,000 – $85,000 (depending on experience)
• Equity in a high-growth company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and company holidays

EXPORT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.