Tech Talent Scout - Full-Cycle Recruiter (12-Month)

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Pet Insurance

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA is seeking a Recruiter for a 12-month temporary role to lead end-to-end hiring for technical and corporate positions. You will partner with hiring managers, build pipelines, and drive a metrics-based approach to optimize recruitment processes.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Potential for transition to permanent based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a technical corporate environment.
• 5+ years of combined work experience in recruiting, HR, admin or sales roles.
• Previous experience working in tech, defense, or government contracting.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, managing schedule and priorities with minimal daily direction.
• Ability to use sound judgement and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Ability to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stance.
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, design, and execute talent acquisition strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment life-cycle for technical and corporate positions, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Build a talent pipeline through sourcing, referrals, networking, and market research.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, candidate availability, and hiring strategies.
• Ensure positive candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and guiding candidates through the hiring process with professionalism and empathy.
• Apply metrics-driven decision making to identify roadblocks and optimize talent acquisition strategies.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and procedures.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and online platforms.
• Support recruiting projects and other HR initiatives as needed

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Technical recruiting

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jobvite ATS

Paylocity HRIS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA is seeking a Recruiter for a 12-month temporary role to lead end-to-end hiring for technical and corporate positions. You will partner with hiring managers, build pipelines, and drive a metrics-based approach to optimize recruitment processes.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Potential for transition to permanent based on performance and business needs.