Early Talent Acquisition Specialist

Thorlabs

. Oversee the recruitment process and employee experience for early talent across all US locations, from job description development through offer extension.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNewton • New Jersey • United StatesJunior💰 $69,000 - $86,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment processes, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation, while effectively collaborating with business leaders and HR teams. Proficient in developing recruitment strategies and maintaining relationships with educational institutions to enhance talent acquisition efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruitment Process ManagementCandidate SourcingOffer NegotiationCollege Recruiting ExperienceEmployment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategiesInterviewingReport WritingBusiness CorrespondenceProcedure Manual Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsMotivatedResults-DrivenTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWorkableUKG

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionEmployee ExperienceJob FairsCooperative Education ProgramBackground Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the recruitment process and employee experience for early talent across all US locations, from job description development through offer extension.
Develop recruitment strategies and comprehensive recruiting plans with Business Unit Leaders and Managers.
Source active and passive candidates, conduct phone screens and initial interviews, and provide candidate information to managers.
Explain benefits packages to potential candidates.
Arrange phone and on-site interviews, applicant travel and lodging, and candidate expense reimbursements.
Manage offer formulation, benefits and relocation terms, offer negotiation, reference checks, and background checks.
Coordinate start dates and HR/IT new-hire setup with the HR team.
Attend job fairs and trade shows to generate qualified candidates.
Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community college placement offices.
Develop and maintain a Cooperative Education Program for high school and college students.
Partner with HRBP/Generalists and the Talent Acquisition team on recruitment plans, talent strategies, offers, and onboarding.
Post open positions on the company website and external job sites.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in recruitment or related experience.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
College recruiting experience is a plus
Highly motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as with the team.
Knowledge of employment law preferred
Excellent interpersonal and written skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Workable and/or UKG a plus
Travel required (25%)
Must comply with company policies, procedures, and workplace behavior standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Generous PTO package
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement