Recruiting Coordinator

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. Description Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Recruiting Coordinator, you will play a critical role in helping Stoke build the teams that make our mission possible. You'll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and the People team to deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touch through onboarding. Whether you're coordinating complex interview schedules, welcoming candidates onsite, or improving recruiting processes, you'll help ensure every interaction reflects the high bar we set for ourselves and the people we hire. Responsibilities Coordinate and manage candidate and interviewer scheduling across multiple teams and calendars. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and thoughtful support from initial contact through onboarding. Manage multiple recruiting and HR priorities while ensuring timely execution and follow-through. Host onsite interviews, welcome candidates, and represent Stoke with professionalism and hospitality. Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to keep hiring processes organized, efficient, and moving forward. Coordinate new hire onboarding to ensure a smooth and welcoming first-day experience. Track recruiting and HR metrics and build reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision making. Assist with HR initiatives including open enrollment, compliance reporting, and performance and compensation review cycles. Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data. Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting and People Operations processes. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, plus 2+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related People Operations role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent Stoke professionally to candidates, employees, and leaders Customer-service mindset with a passion for delivering an outstanding candidate and employee experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Slack, and other workplace productivity tools Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); Greenhouse experience preferred Experience working with an HRIS; Rippling experience preferred Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving operational excellence Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment where priorities may shift quickly Ability to travel occasionally, as needed Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA Benefits Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off Holidays – 10 days (inc…