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

Project & Process Leadership

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

Analytics & Reporting

Education & Experience

Key Competencies

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and / or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp. :

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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