Recruiter (Contract)

CHAOS Industries•El Segundo, CA

4d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CHAOS Industries is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented full-cycle Recruiter to identify and engage exceptional talent for its growing team. The Recruiter will partner with the Recruiting Lead, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to build strong talent pipelines aligned with the company’s mission and values. The role calls for high ownership, adaptability, and comfort handling a broad range of responsibilities in a small, fast-moving environment. The Recruiter will support hiring across business-critical functions, including Operations, Legal, and G&A, and develop expertise in recruiting for complex technical skill sets. The company is particularly interested in candidates with experience recruiting for business operations roles, ideally in defense or another highly regulated technical industry. The position is a 12-month contract, with potential for extension or conversion to full-time based on performance and business needs. The role requires working onsite three to four days per week at the company’s office in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
Proven record of closing candidates for complex or hard-to-fill positions.
Experience partnering closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders on role scoping, pipeline strategy, and candidate evaluation.
Ability to manage multiple searches and candidate pipelines simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to assess candidate motivations, alignment, and fit.
Data-driven mindset and experience tracking and improving recruiting metrics.
High ownership, adaptability, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Familiarity with ATS systems, sourcing tools, and structured interview practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in defense or similarly regulated technical environments, such as aerospace, government, or advanced manufacturing.
Background supporting early-stage or high-growth companies.
Experience with Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Pave, and Asana.
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners.
Resilient, creative problem-solving and ability to adapt quickly to changing hiring needs.
Direct, timely, and collaborative communication style.
High ownership mindset and willingness to improve processes and contribute beyond defined responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Recruiting Lead and hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and organizational goals.
Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from initial screening through offer.
Develop creative talent-pipeline strategies using research, referrals, networking events, and sourcing campaigns.
Coordinate with Recruiting Coordinators, Recruiters, and Operations team members to support efficient workflows.
Maintain and analyze pipeline metrics, providing updates and insights to internal stakeholders.
Understand each team’s product, roadmap, and culture to effectively position roles.
Build expertise in critical skills, target companies, and industry trends to inform recruiting strategies and hiring decisions.
Use data and analytics to influence hiring strategies, maintain data integrity, and track progress toward recruiting goals.
Manage external recruiting agencies used for niche positions in the supported organization.
Deliver a proactive, high-quality candidate experience.
Work onsite three to four days per week at the El Segundo, California office.