Talent Acquisition Recruiter

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation packages available within the U.S.

Job summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Recruiter. This full-time position involves coordinating all aspects of recruitment, collaborating with hiring teams, and building pipelines of qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Human Resources, at least 2 years of experience in recruitment, and be proficient with tools like ATS and MS Office. Join AOI to help support its growth in the AI datacenter market.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in HR and recruiting or similar role in engineering or manufacturing organization.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a quality full cycle recruitment service.
• Work closely with TA team and hiring managers to understand job requirements.
• Assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit through conversations.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Candidate assessment

Networking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or similar

Tools

MS Office

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

ADP WorkforceNow

Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

AOI is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products — the building blocks that power AI datacenters, CATV broadband, telecom, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures everything from semiconductor laser chips to finished optical transceivers, serving tier‑one customers across cloud computing, broadband, and telecom. With R&D operations in Atlanta, GA and global manufacturing presence in Taiwan and China, AOI is publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI) and is actively expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing operations in Sugar Land to meet accelerating demand in the AI datacenter market.

Summary

AOI is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the recruitment process, including collaborating with hiring team, managing candidate pipelines, and supporting various HR activities. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter will be involved in searching and identifying suitable candidates for AOI. Working closely with the recruitment team and hiring managers, this position plays a key role in building a robust candidate pipeline and ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates for various positions. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of proactive sourcing skills, relationship‑building abilities, and a strong understanding of the talent market. The ideal candidate should have a broad knowledge of Human Resources as well as general administrative experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a quality full cycle recruitment service and contribute to the recruitment strategy and objectives
• Work closely with TA team and hiring managers to understand specific job requirements and develop targeted sourcing strategies
• Assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit through initial conversations and screening processes
• Provide detailed and relevant information to hiring team
• Extend offers and negotiate compensation
• Initiate contact with passive candidates and maintain a strong network of potential candidates for current and future opportunities
• Foster relationships to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and talent market dynamics to provide insights and recommendations for talent acquisition strategies
• Assists and prepares correspondence as requested
• Other HR tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, business administration, liberal arts, or similar discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in HR and recruiting or similar role in engineering or manufacturing organization
• Experience in recruitment coordination
• Hands‑on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) ClearCompany a plus
• Proficiency in Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Familiar with ADP WorkforceNow or other HRIS
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments with competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport quickly with candidate and employees
• Bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin Chinese is preferred

This position is full-time onsite and based in Sugar Land, Texas. This location has a combination of office, warehouse, and cleanroom manufacturing work environments. Expected business hours for this position are 9am to 6pm CT, Monday through Friday.

Why AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers:

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation packages available within the United States