Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

The Recruiter will serve as a main point of contact for technical and corporate hiring managers at our Camas, WA location. This position is a full-lifecycle recruiting role, responsible for driving the end-to-end hiring process - from sourcing and screening to closing top talent. The ideal candidate will be a proactive partner to hiring managers, build strong relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

This is a twelve-month temporary position with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

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

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, setting professional boundaries as needed   

Preferred Experience:

• Experience recruiting within the defense and aerospace industries
• Experience using Jobvite ATS, Paylocity HRIS, and LinkedIn Recruiter

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting pay depends on qualifications - Recruiter: $35-$50 per hour 

• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status). 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].

E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster 
• Right to Work Poster