Recruiter (Contract)

Coherent; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Coherent is seeking an experienced Recruiter to own end-to-end recruiting across multiple business groups. You will partner with hiring managers, HRBPs, and leaders to shape strategic hiring plans and attract top talent.

This contract role offers exposure to high-growth environments and a focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience. You will influence hiring decisions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and help shape the future of Coherent while navigating a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5 years full cycle recruiting
• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience partnering with HRBPs and hiring managers

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full cycle recruiting for multiple roles of varying seniority
• Build relationships with internal clients, vendor partners, HRBPs and team members
• Collaborate with leadership to develop understanding of hiring needs and priorities
• Develop innovative solutions for hiring needs
• Lead status updates with all hiring managers
• Manage interview process for each candidate professionally
• Manage candidate expectations during recruiting life cycle

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

Behavioral & technical interviewing

Salary negotiations

Data-driven hiring

Corporate recruiting

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Position Overview

We're looking for an experienced and driven Recruiter with 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. In this role, you'll own end-to-end recruiting across multiple business groups, partnering closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and business leaders to develop strategic hiring plans and attract top talent. You'll have the opportunity to influence hiring decisions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and create an exceptional candidate experience while helping shape the future of Coherent!

If you're passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful opportunities, enjoy collaborating with high-performing teams, and are excited to make a measurable impact in a dynamic and growing company, we'd love to hear from you. This is a contract position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full cycle recruiting for multiple roles of varying seniority
• Build relationships with internal clients, vendor partners, HRBPs and team members
• Collaborate with leadership and hiring teams to develop an understanding of current and future hiring needs while assessing priorities and ensuring alignment
• Develop innovative solutions for hiring needs
• Lead successful ongoing status updates with all hiring managers
• Management of interview process for each candidate in a professional manner
• Manage both internal and external customer expectations during recruiting life cycle

Education & Experience

• 5 years full cycle recruiting
• BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent experience

Skills

• Experience with utilizing a variety of sourcing strategies and tools, including AI tools, proactive phone, internet, and social media research
• Excellent sourcing skills
• Experience developing a pipeline to recruit a diverse slate of candidates
• ATS experience with sourcing, tracking and managing candidates
• Ability to identify appropriate candidates through both behavioral interviewing and technical interviewing
• Strong experience with preparing offers including evaluation of salaries, RSUs, relocation packages, and sign-on bonuses
• Sharp negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills
• Able to analyze hiring and market trends to recommend data-driven solutions
• Corporate recruiting experience with the ability to navigate through a corporate environment

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. person, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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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!