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 Company Overview nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is