Recruiting Operations Specialist

Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market-leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard-to-reach customers. We’re a fast-growing marketplace business looking for a new customer-obsessed teammate to join us on this exciting journey.

As a Recruiting Operations Specialist, you will be an essential member of the Recruiting team, ensuring a smooth and exceptional candidate experience while supporting the operational backbone of our Recruiting function. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow a career in recruiting and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Work Location: 

We value in-person connection and have offices in both Palo Alto, CA and Austin, TX. While we prefer candidates located in these hubs for occasional meetings and team collaboration, we are open to remote team members (based in the Pacific and Central Time Zones) who can travel periodically if needed.

To support our team, we offer:

• Commuter benefits to ease your travel
• Lunches and snacks to keep you fueled
• A collaborative, high-growth environment where you’ll work closely with talented teammates across the company

Expectations (In this role, you will):

• Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple time zones
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience
• Maintain and update recruiting templates, scheduling tools, and other process documentation
• Review inbound applications and flag strong candidates; assist with outbound sourcing efforts
• Prepare and send offer letters; support ad-hoc recruiting projects and process improvements

Experience (What we look for):

• At least 1 year of experience in a recruiting or coordination role
• Hands-on experience with recruiting platforms such as Greenhouse or Ashby
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Calendar, Sheets, Slides)
• Bonus: Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, or other sourcing tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for providing a great candidate experience and interest in growing a career in recruiting

Perks and Benefits (What we offer): 

• Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup
• Multiple health benefit options
• Responsible Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities and support for major career growth
• Annual Company offsite event (Mudfest!)

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. This information reflects a base salary range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change as new market data becomes available. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation. 

Company overview (Who we are):

Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top-tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, Affirm and Brex.

Here are the core values that we believe in and look for in new teammates:

• Be Customer Obsessed: We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do
• Make it Count: Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work
• Find a Way: Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates
• Sweat the Details: We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail
• Be Curious: Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what’s possible