The Recruiting Coordinator – APJ is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Talent Acquisition function, with primary responsibility for interview scheduling and candidate travel coordination across the APJ region.
This role ensures efficient, accurate coordination of interviews across multiple time zones and supports a seamless candidate experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment. The Recruiting Coordinator partners closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support global hiring initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Interview Coordination
- Schedule and coordinate interviews across APJ, and occasionally U.S. time zones
- Manage complex calendars for candidates, interview panels, hiring managers, and executives
- Arrange virtual, phone, and in-person interviews
- Prepare and distribute interview confirmations, calendar invitations, and relevant materials
- Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Maintain accurate interview records within the TA systems
- Candidate Travel & Logistics
- Arrange domestic and international candidate travel, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation
- Ensure compliance with company travel policies and budget guidelines
- Prepare and distribute detailed candidate itineraries
- Manage travel changes, cancellations, and disruptions as needed
- Support coordination of visa documentation where applicable
Candidate Experience
- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates during the interview process
- Provide timely, professional communication across multiple time zones
- Ensure a consistent, organized, and positive interview experience
Recruiting Operations Support
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry within the TA systems
- Support applicable hiring metrics reporting and operational tracking
- Assist in improving scheduling workflows and coordination processes as the organization scales
- Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiting, PX, finance, and hiring teams
Qualifications Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR coordination, or high-volume scheduling
- Experience coordinating interviews across APJ time zones
- Experience booking international travel preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Workday, Modern Loop)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently in a remote or distributed team environment
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR coordination, or high-volume scheduling
- Experience coordinating interviews across APJ time zones
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Workday, Modern Loop)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently in a remote or distributed team environment
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
- Experience booking international travel
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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