Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in advancing Coherent's talent strategy by leading full-cycle recruiting for complex, senior-level, or high-volume roles across multiple functions or regions.

This role operates with minimal supervision and serves as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR Business Partners.

The successful candidate will leverage deep market expertise, data insights, and advanced sourcing techniques to attract, assess, and hire top talent.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Advanced Full-Cycle Recruitment


* Lead recruitment for critical, senior, or technical roles across multiple business groups or geographies


* Conduct detailed intake meetings to align on hiring needs, success profiles, and sourcing strategy


* Develop and execute tailored sourcing plans leveraging both internal and external talent pools


* Evaluate candidates for fit and readiness, guiding them through the process from application to offer

Talent Strategy & Business Partnership


* Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing market insights, pipeline data, and hiring recommendations


* Influence workforce planning by participating in talent reviews and headcount forecasting discussions


* Guide hiring managers on interview best practices, diversity strategies, and candidate engagement

Project & Process Leadership


* Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives (e.g., DEI hiring campaigns, employer brand pilots, campus strategies)


* Identify and implement improvements to hiring processes, tools, or candidate experience


* Mentor and provide guidance to junior recruiters, sourcers, or coordinators

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding


* Ensure a consistent, equitable, and positive experience for all candidates


* Represent Coherent at recruiting events, conferences, or industry functions as needed


* Champion internal mobility and help align internal candidates with career growth opportunities

Analytics & Reporting


* Track, analyze, and report on recruiting performance metrics (e.g., time to fill, candidate conversion, source effectiveness)


* Present findings and recommendations to HR and business stakeholders


* Maintain data integrity and compliance within the Applicant Tracking System (Oracle Recruiting Cloud preferred)

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred)


* Typically requires 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting with increasing responsibility


* Demonstrated success recruiting for senior, hard-to-fill, or technical roles


* Strong knowledge of global sourcing tools, employer branding strategies, and interview frameworks


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ATS systems, and recruitment analytics platforms

Key Competencies


* Strategic Thinking: Anticipates hiring needs and builds proactive talent pipelines


* Business...