Talent Acquisition Partner

Work Arrangement: On-site

Contract Duration: Initial six-month contract with potential for long-term extensions

Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview

Lumentum is a global leader in high-tech research and development within the field of photonics innovation. Their cutting-edge products drive technological advancements that revolutionize connectivity, creation, and interaction across communications networks and laser sensing applications.

The company specializes in high-performance industrial lasers, which play a critical role in the precision manufacturing of products that demand the highest standards, including automobiles, solar cells, displays, and semiconductor chips.

The UK site, based in Caswell, Northamptonshire, serves as a key hub for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing and other state-of-the-art photonic technologies.

Project Overview

As part of the continued expansion of UK operations, Lumentum is seeking an experienced in-house recruiter to join their on-site recruitment team in Caswell. This role will be part of a small, dedicated team responsible for talent acquisition across a variety of niche roles.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive in-house recruitment experience with a focus on permanent hiring.
• Proficiency in Workday is essential.
• Strong sourcing and search skills—experience using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter is highly advantageous. A license will be provided.
• A background in the semiconductor industry is preferred, though a strong engineering recruitment background is also suitable.
• Ability to manage high-volume recruitment, handling multiple roles simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and independent, with the ability to drive recruitment processes efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and assess candidates from various channels, ensuring alignment with the company’s business needs and culture.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial search and screening to presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key functional leaders and hiring managers to effectively address both immediate and future talent needs.
• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to create and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Advise and support hiring managers, providing market insights and guidance on recruitment strategies, candidate expectations, and skill availability.
• Ensure a seamless recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers, maintaining clear and effective communication throughout the process.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization and play a critical role in attracting top talent to a cutting-edge technology company.