Principal Recruiter

Lutron Electronics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics is seeking a skilled Principal Recruiter to lead full-cycle hiring for professional roles in the United States. You will design innovative recruitment strategies and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of Talent Acquisition experience. You will influence hiring strategies and enhance the candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

The position is based in either Coopersburg, PA; Conshohocken, PA; or Austin, TX and includes opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including senior-level hiring.
• Combination of agency and in-house recruiting experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel for strengthening partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute recruitment strategies to build talent pipeline.
• Engage and attract passive candidates through targeted outreach.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process ensuring positive candidate experience.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Influencing Senior Leaders

Market Insights

Candidate Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

This position may be based in Coopersburg, PA; Conshohocken, PA; or Austin, TX. Lutron is seeking a skilled and proactive Principal Recruiter to lead full‑cycle hiring for professional roles across a designated function and support the development of high‑quality recruiting practices. You will be deeply immersed in that function’s priorities, culture, and talent needs, operating as a true extension of the business to ensure we meet both current and future staffing demands.

In this role, you will independently manage full‑cycle recruitment delivery and partner closely with business leaders to ensure hiring needs are met with excellence. You will serve as a trusted advisor, a coach to hiring teams, and a champion of a best‑in‑class candidate experience. Your work will directly influence the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of Lutron’s talent acquisition efforts.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Workforce Planning

• Design and execute innovative recruitment strategies that build a robust pipeline of world‑class talent.
• Develop long‑term talent plans aligned with business priorities, anticipating future capability needs.
• Provide senior leaders with market insights on talent availability, competitive trends, and compensation benchmarks to influence strategic decisions.
• Adjust sourcing strategies based on data, performance metrics, and evolving business needs.

Passive Talent Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Identify, engage, and attract passive candidates using advanced search techniques and targeted outreach.
• Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, competitor movements, and emerging talent pools.

Selection Excellence & Hiring Manager Capability Building

• Drive rigorous, competency‑based evaluation processes to ensure candidates meet Lutron’s standards for performance and cultural alignment.
• Facilitate structured debriefs and decision‑making sessions to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely hiring outcomes.
• Train and coach hiring managers and interviewers on behavioral interviewing, evaluation consistency, and selection best practices.
• Assist leaders in maximizing their networking efforts to uncover exceptional talent.

Process Optimization & Operational Ownership

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency of recruitment processes.
• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely use of the applicant tracking system, maintaining data integrity and visibility across the hiring lifecycle.
• Implement best practices across the TA function and contribute to enterprise‑wide process standardization.
• Develop and nurture vendor partnerships to support recruitment needs and maintain a steady talent pipeline.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Talent Advisory

• Serve as a trusted recruitment advisor to senior leaders, building strong partnerships, and aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance on candidate quality, market realities, and optimal hiring approaches.
• Deeply immerse yourself in the business to understand priorities, culture, and capability needs.

Candidate Journey Ownership & Employer Brand Stewardship

• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Craft compelling job descriptions that reflect role expectations, team culture, and success attributes.
• Represent Lutron at select career events, serving as a brand ambassador and attracting high‑caliber talent.

Offer Strategy & New Hire Integration

• Manage offer development and negotiation, ensuring competitive, equitable, and timely offers aligned with internal guidelines.
• Maintain engagement with new hires to support a smooth transition and reinforce a positive onboarding experience.
• Ensure all hires meet Lutron’s high standards of excellence and contribute to long‑term organizational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 10 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including driving complex, senior‑level and specialized hiring, shaping recruitment strategy at scale, or operating as a subject‑matter expert for high‑impact roles.
• A combination of agency and in‑house corporate recruiting experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to key sites to strengthen partnerships and deepen business understanding.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver high‑impact hiring outcomes.
• Expertise in managing full‑cycle searches for niche, hard‑to‑fill, or leadership‑level positions with minimal direction.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age and disability.