Human Resource Manager/ Recruiter
About nLight:
nLight is a privately held company established in 2000 that develops and manufactures photonics modules and semiconductor lasers for industrial, consumer, defense, and medical applications. nLight has been named the fastest growing technology company in the Pacific Northwest in Deloitte and Touche’s Rising Star category for several years running. See www.nLight.net for more information.
Job Summary:
Reports to Human Resources Director. This is a regular full-time position that provides general HR support and assists in providing functional management oversight to the organization at the Vancouver WA and Hillsboro, OR operations. The position is based in Vancouver, WA. A significant portion of the role will be in performing technical recruiting functions in order to help the company meet its staffing requirements. This position will also provide general HR management support in benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, training/development and compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students, and temporary employees; openings range from laser scientists and engineers to production level roles; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career path program, writes and places job advertisements.
* Sources qualifed candidates through a myriad of techniques and systems.
* Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
* Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
* Assists in the administration of compensation program; monitors performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
* Helps perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
* Assists in the development and maintenance of the affirmative action program; files EEO-1 report annually; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
* Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
* Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. Maintains company organization charts and employee directory.
* Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
* Helps maintain Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
* Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
* Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration, effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Prior HR experience in high technology sector is highly preferred. Heavy emphasis in this role is placed on recruiting for technical, scientific and production level positions. Prior experience with Taleo applicant tracking software is desired.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
* A bachelor's degree and four (4) to eight (8) years of Human Resources experience, OR
* A master' degree in Human Resources Management and three (3) years of experience in the HR field, OR
* Seven (7) years or more of demonstrated progressive experience practicing in the HR field, preferably in the high tech industry.
* Demonstrated experience in recruiting for technical and non-technical roles.
* Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking System.
* Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is preferred.
nLight is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To Apply: Please submit your resume to the posting at this link:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NLIGHT&cws=1&rid=332
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