Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned functions, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify, attract, and hire high-quality talent. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing market insights, candidate recommendations, and operational excellence throughout the hiring process.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a range of professional and technical positions, ensuring efficiency and high-quality hires.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define role requirements, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Execute creative and data-driven sourcing approaches using multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and social media).
• Maintain proactive pipelines of qualified, diverse talent for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
• Coordinate and manage the interview process, ensuring a professional, organized, and inclusive experience for all candidates.
• Provide consistent communication and updates to hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Draft and extend competitive offer packages in partnership with Compensation and HRBPs, following internal approval and compliance processes.
• Ensure ATS accuracy for all candidate records, job postings, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to recruitment reporting and analytics, sharing insights on pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Support the Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist in implementing hiring campaigns, career events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of industry and market trends to advise on recruiting strategies and competitive positioning.
• Represent the organization professionally at career fairs, networking events, and university engagements.
  
  

Education & Experience

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within high-tech or manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience using an ATS platform (Oracle Recruiting Cloud preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools like Teams or Zoom
• Proven success sourcing and engaging candidates across multiple disciplines and levels
  
  

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong understanding of behavioral and technical interviewing techniques.
• Skilled in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to improve recruiting outcomes.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Recruiting Acumen: Demonstrates ability to manage multiple roles effectively and meet deadlines
• Stakeholder Focus: Builds trust with managers and communicates clearly across functions
• Candidate-Centric: Delivers responsive, respectful candidate experiences
• Sourcing Proficiency: Applies sourcing best practices and tools to generate quality pipelines
• Process Discipline: Follows and maintains recruiting workflows with accuracy and consistency
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Team Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with shared services and global HR peers
• Attention to Detail: Maintains clean records and documentation across requisitions
  
  

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality And Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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