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: 

As a Senior Strategic Talent Partner, you will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders and executives, driving talent strategies that enable organizational growth and long-term success. In this role, you will partner closely with executives, business leaders, and HR to identify, attract, assess, and secure top talent for critical business functions. You will leverage talent market intelligence, deploy proactive sourcing strategies, and provide consultative guidance through complex hiring decisions. This role combines strategic talent consulting with hands-on recruiting execution.

This is a 12-month contract position based full-time onsite in Camas, WA, with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities:      

• Partner with leadership and HR to identify, attract, and assess talent while building proactive pipelines that support evolving business needs
• Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and talent trends to support complex hiring decisions
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, helping senior stakeholders navigate complex and strategic hiring within a matrixed environment
• Manage the full recruitment life-cycle for critical positions from intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, to offer negotiation and onboarding
• 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
• Lead special projects and support other HR initiatives as needed

Qualifications:     

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 8+ years of talent acquisition or related experience in a high-tech environment
• Experience conducting proactive sourcing including identifying and engaging passive talent in specialized fields
• Proven ability to manage complex searches from intake through offer while delivering a high-touch candidate and executive stakeholder experience.
• Ability to provide credible talent-market insights and hiring recommendations to senior leaders, including candidate availability, competitive positioning, compensation considerations, and search risks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly to changing priorities, communicating with confidence and discretion, and maintaining disciplined follow-through on strategic hiring objectives
• Ability to remain productive and solutions-focused when priorities, timelines, or candidate criteria change
• Experience recruiting senior talent in a technical, manufacturing, defense, or similarly specialized environment is strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment while maintaining composure and good working relationships under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information, setting professional boundaries as needed   
• Ability to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stance    
• Ability to travel up to 15%

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

• Starting pay depends on qualifications: $45-$60 per hour 

Other Compensation and Benefits  

• 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 HR@nlight.net.

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