Human Resources Coordinator

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

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