Senior Human Resources Generalist

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Position Summary

nLIGHT is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist, Senior Generalist, or HR Manager to join our HR team. This position will work closely with our Operations teams, providing day-to-day support in the areas of employee relations, performance management, employee development, coaching, investigations, and recruitment. This role will be based onsite in our Vancouver, WA location and will also travel to Camas, WA and Hillsboro, OR approximately 2 to 4 days per month and/or as necessary. We're seeking someone who enjoys working with manufacturing teams and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is not a hybrid position, so willingness to work onsite and to travel between locations, as needed, is required. Candidates must have a strong knowledge base of HR disciplines and solid experience in employee relations and recruitment.

Qualified candidates may be considered for HR Generalist, Senior HR Generalist, or HR Manager, depending on experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to HR Director and serves as an HR point of contact for employees in Operations, IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, QEHS, and Supply Chain.
• Develops relationships with assigned business groups and serves as a partner and advisor to leadership across HR disciplines.
• Supports employee life cycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and training & development.
• Recruits for technical and salaried positions in Operations, including collaborating with hiring managers on recruitment strategies, maintaining job descriptions and job postings, scheduling interviews and travel, conducting interviews, drafting offer letters, and initiating pre-employment activities.
• Partners with HR management on compensation decisions, including hires, promotions, and internal job changes.
• Provides guidance, support, and recommendations for the resolution of complex employee relations activities, including coaching conversations, conducting investigations, and administering of progressive discipline.
• Partners with HR leadership and business partners to identify and coordinate development opportunities for employees to facilitate growth and development.
• Responds to employee complaints and concerns and conducts investigations, while ensuring compliance with applicable Company policy and federal, state, and local statutes.
• Contributes to and/or leads HR projects, including process improvements, employee programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Identifies and recommends areas of opportunity to improve HR processes and procedures.
• Serves as a member of the Human Resources team, providing support and assistance to team members, as needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains open and honest communication to foster a culture based on mutual respect and trust.

Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of HR generalist experience in a high-tech manufacturing or similar fast-paced environment, with an emphasis in employee relations, investigations, and recruitment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional HR certification is a plus.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills are required.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is a must.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS (Paylocity).
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and procedures.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires flexibility in schedule to work with employees on different shifts and in different locations, as needed.
• Must have strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze and navigate complex and ambiguous situations.
• Proven ability to provide solutions to challenging employee issues and situations, while promoting a positive and professional work environment.
• Ability to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stance.
• Ability to use sound judgement, use discretion, and escalate issues to HR leadership, as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and set appropriate professional boundaries.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay rate is based on qualifications:

• HR Generalist: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour
• Senior HR Generalist: $70,000 to $92,000 annually
• HR Manager: $90,000 to $120,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% to 6% of your wages, depending on position level.
• 80 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave (hourly) or 3 weeks of PTO (salaried)
• Vacation/PTO increases 8 hours annually, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year
• 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