nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, headquartered in Camas, Washington. They are seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support their HR team by managing hiring processes, maintaining HR records, and assisting employees and managers with HR-related inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Support the hiring process by collaborating with colleagues, posting jobs, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, preparing offer letters, updating the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and conducting reference checks and pre-employment screenings
- Prepare and submit employee change forms, including pay increases, title changes, department changes, etc
- Provide support for employees and managers by answering frequently asked questions related to standard policies, hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate HR team members
- Maintain the accuracy and security of all HR-related files and ensure proper record keeping in HRIS (Paylocity)
- Collaborate with HR team members to plan and coordinate HR and intern events
- Prepare and review periodic reports including HR and personnel data reports
- Perform other administrative and HR duties as assigned
Skills
- Minimum of 1+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced professional environment
- A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a degree in Human Resources or a related degree
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and set appropriate professional boundaries
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to work in both a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations using judgement, discretion, and escalating issues to HR leadership, as appropriate
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HR Systems (ex. Paylocity, Jobvite)
- Experience with recruiting or external/customer facing role
- Current HR certification is preferred
- Experience working with executive leadership is preferred
Benefits
- Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
- 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
- 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
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
- Tuition Assistance
- Pet Insurance
Company Overview
nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.nlight.net.
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