Talent Operations Specialist
Astrolab
People & HR, Operations
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 20, 2026
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We design, build, and operate multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to support humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are looking for organized, proactive people to support our growing team.
As we continue to scale our team of world-class engineers, technicians, and innovators, we are looking for a Talent Operations Specialist to help build and optimize the systems, processes, and analytics that power our hiring engine.
As we continue to scale our team of world-class engineers, technicians, and innovators, we are looking for a Talent Operations Specialist to help build and optimize the systems, processes, and analytics that power our hiring engine.
The Talent Operations Specialist plays a critical role in enabling a high-performing talent acquisition function. This role focuses on improving recruiting processes, managing recruiting systems, coordinating interview logistics, tracking hiring metrics, and ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
This person will partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, people and culture, IT, and finance to ensure hiring processes run smoothly, efficiently, and at scale.
- Department
- People Operations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $78,000 - $95,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Andrew VanCamp
What You'll Do:
Recruiting Process & Coordination
- Coordinate candidate interview scheduling across multiple teams and time zones
- Maintain recruiting workflows to help recruiters and managers ensure timely movement of candidates through hiring stages
- Partner with the Lead Recruiter to ensure structured interview processes and timely feedback from interviewers
Talent Systems & Tools
- Mature, optimize, and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (Pinpoint ATS) and other recruiting tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, dashboards, trackers, etc.)
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of all recruiting data
- Support implementation of new recruiting tools, automation, and process improvements
- Build, optimize, and maintain documentation for recruiting workflows and systems
Recruiting Analytics & Reporting
- Track and report key recruiting metrics such as:
- time to hire
- pipeline conversion rates
- candidate throughput
- source effectiveness
- Build dashboards and reports that support hiring strategy and workforce planning
- Work with the Recruiting Lead to guide company leadership in recruiting efficiency and effectiveness
- Identify bottlenecks in the hiring process and recommend improvements
Candidate & New Hire Experience
- Ensure a high-quality and consistent candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
- Support interview logistics, including onsite coordination and candidate travel when needed
- Ensure candidates receive timely communication and updates
- Serve as the POC and bridge from an offer signature to a new hire’s first day
- Processing pre-hire paperwork (criminal history, employment documents, etc.)
- Import into HRIS
- Coordinating start dates with new hires, managers, and the people team
Process Improvement & Scalability
- Continuously evaluate recruiting workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency
- Develop scalable recruiting processes that support company growth
- Partner with the people and culture to align recruiting processes with broader people programs (onboarding, training and development, etc.)
What’s Prepared You:
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent professional experience
- 1+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, People Operations, HR operations, or administrative support in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working with calendars, scheduling tools, and basic reporting
- Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in a changing environment
Preferred
- Experience supporting high-volume interview scheduling
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and people operations tools
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
- Strong judgment when balancing speed, accuracy, and candidate experience
What We Offer:
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
Stage 3:
NDA
Stage 4:
Video Interviews
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
