Senior Recruiter

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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Recruiter who will own end-to-end recruitment for the Pittsburgh office while driving global talent initiatives that strengthen our employer brand and workforce strategy. This role will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, ensuring we attract and engage high performers, and retain top talent across diverse markets.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Pittsburgh roles, from job scoping to offer negotiation and onboarding;
• Serve as a Talent Advisor to HR and hiring managers, influencing workforce planning and talent strategies aligned with business objectives;
• Partner with leadership to anticipate future talent needs and develop proactive recruitment plans that support organizational growth;
• Champion initiatives that position the company as an employer of choice, including local and global branding campaigns, social media presence, and community engagement;
• Contribute to global projects such as talent pipeline development, recruitment technology optimization, and candidate experience enhancements;
• Facilitate structured interview processes using our Values-Based Interviewing framework to identify high performers and cultural fit;
• Oversee relocation processes for candidates moving to Pittsburgh, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with company policies;
• Monitor recruitment trends and emerging technologies to keep the organization competitive in talent acquisition.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (an asset);
• Possess five (5+) years of progressive experience in full cycle recruiting and talent acquisition, with exposure to global or multi-region hiring strategies;
• Proven ability to act as a Talent Advisor, influencing senior leaders and shaping workforce planning decisions;
• Demonstrated success in building active and passive talent pipelines using advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment marketing strategies;
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance at federal and state levels - International level as an asset;
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms; familiarity with recruitment analytics tools is a plus;
• Expertise in behavioral and values-based interviewing to identify high performers and cultural fit;
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization;
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging metrics to improve recruitment outcomes and candidate experience;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to influence and drive decisions;
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism;
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in ATS systems (experience with SAP SuccessFactors preferred) and advanced Microsoft Office skills;
• Global mindset and experience contributing to international talent initiatives or employer branding campaigns.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Visa sponsorship is not available for any positions at Excelitas

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

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