Recruiting Coordinator

Role overview

This role is centered on keeping Tesla’s recruiting operations organized, responsive, and candidate-friendly. The Recruiting Coordinator supports a high volume of interview scheduling across several business groups in North America and helps welcome onsite candidates at Tesla’s Palo Alto locations. Success in this position depends on staying calm under shifting priorities, handling last-minute updates smoothly, and maintaining a polished experience for both candidates and internal partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite, phone, and virtual interviews for a busy recruiting organization, including complex calendar management, site logistics, and candidate travel arrangements.
• Build strong working relationships with hiring managers, recruiters, and fellow coordinators through prompt follow-up, dependable execution, and attentive service.
• Take part in process enhancements and team-wide projects that improve coordination workflows.
• Maintain accurate candidate information in the applicant tracking system, including NDA records and interview-related details.

What we’re looking for

• Strong organization, time management, and adaptability in fast-moving environments.
• Prior success in delivering a positive candidate or customer experience.
• Clear verbal communication and highly polished written communication.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, especially Microsoft Outlook.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Recruiting Coordinator in a fast-paced startup-like setting, or in a similar coordination role.
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems or CRM platforms.

Compensation and benefits

This is a full-time position with hourly pay in the range of $28.00 to $46.20, along with cash and stock awards and a benefits package. Eligible benefits begin on day one of employment and include medical coverage with $0 payroll deduction plan options, fertility and family-building support, dental and vision coverage with $0 paycheck contribution options, HSA company contributions for qualifying plans, FSA options, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plans, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance after a 90-day waiting period, EAP support, sick time and vacation time, paid holidays, back-up childcare and parenting resources, voluntary insurance and legal/pet coverage options, weight-loss and tobacco cessation programs, Tesla Babies, commuter benefits, and employee discounts and perks.

Additional compensation notes

Pay may differ based on factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, and prior experience. The overall package can also include other elements depending on the offer. Full benefit details are shared when an employment offer is made.