About the role
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.
We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.
Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.
Why This Role Matters
We’re hiring a Talent Operations Coordinator to support our fast-growing team in San Leandro, CA. This role is at the heart of our recruiting engine ensuring candidates have a seamless, professional, and welcoming experience while keeping the hiring process running smoothly. You’ll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers to coordinate interviews, manage candidate logistics, and keep everything organized as we scale.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves problem-solving, and wants to be part of building the workforce behind the future of clean energy.
This role is required to be onsite 5 days a week at our San Leandro office.
What You'll Do
- Schedule and coordinate interviews, balancing candidate needs with hiring team availability and speed.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a smooth, positive experience throughout the hiring process.
- Manage recruiting systems and workflows (ATS, scheduling tools, candidate communications).
- Support recruiters with job postings and onboarding logistics.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and reporting to ensure compliance and data integrity.
- Assist with recruiting events, career fairs, and site-based hiring activities in the east bay area.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to continuously improve processes, candidate experience, and efficiency.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of professional experience; recruiting, HR, or coordination experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with scheduling tools and/or applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Ashby, or similar).
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering a great candidate experience.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with teams across two states.
Bonus Points For
- Experience in a recruiting coordinator or talent operations role at a startup or high-growth company.
- Familiarity with technical or manufacturing hiring processes.
- Experience with AI tools.
Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees
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Industry-competitive salary
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Equity plan
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6% employer 401k matching
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Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.
