Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Coherent Corp•Sherman, TX

47d

About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned functions, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify, attract, and hire high-quality talent. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing market insights, candidate recommendations, and operational excellence throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

5-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within high-tech or manufacturing environments.
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
Experience using an ATS platform (Oracle Recruiting Cloud preferred)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools like Teams or Zoom
Proven success sourcing and engaging candidates across multiple disciplines and levels
Strong understanding of behavioral and technical interviewing techniques.
Skilled in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing tools.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to improve recruiting outcomes.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for a range of professional and technical positions, ensuring efficiency and high-quality hires.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define role requirements, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
Execute creative and data-driven sourcing approaches using multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and social media).
Maintain proactive pipelines of qualified, diverse talent for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
Coordinate and manage the interview process, ensuring a professional, organized, and inclusive experience for all candidates.
Provide consistent communication and updates to hiring managers, candidates, and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Draft and extend competitive offer packages in partnership with Compensation and HRBPs, following internal approval and compliance processes.
Ensure ATS accuracy for all candidate records, job postings, and compliance documentation.
Contribute to recruitment reporting and analytics, sharing insights on pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
Support the Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist in implementing hiring campaigns, career events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of industry and market trends to advise on recruiting strategies and competitive positioning.
Represent the organization professionally at career fairs, networking events, and university engagements.