Talent Acquisition Specialist, Programs & Partnerships

Current Lightera employees are encouraged to apply through the internal careers portal at myADP.com. Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist, Programs & Partnerships is responsible for delivering full-cycle recruiting support across a variety of manufacturing, engineering, technology, operations, technical, and professional roles while also contributing to broader talent initiatives that strengthen employee development, career engagement, and workforce pipelines. This hybrid opportunity is based out of the Norcross, GA Corporate Office, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office. This role requires a highly proactive recruiter who is comfortable identifying and engaging passive talent, building relationships in local communities, partnering closely with hiring leaders, and managing candidates through the complete recruiting lifecycle from sourcing and initial outreach through selection, offer, pre-boarding, and onboarding. In addition to recruiting responsibilities, the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Programs & Partnerships will support selected talent and development initiatives, early career programs, employee career engagement activities, and local learning experiences. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing recruiting execution with broader talent priorities and will have an interest in developing facilitation and talent development capabilities over time. Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Recruiting Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions across manufacturing, engineering, technology, operations, supply chain, quality, research and development, technical functions, and professional support areas. Partner with hiring managers and HR leaders to understand business needs, position requirements, critical capabilities, team dynamics, and desired candidate profiles. Conduct comprehensive intake meetings to align on sourcing strategy, selection criteria, interview approach, timing, and market considerations. Develop and execute targeted recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill, technical, specialized, and high-priority roles. Source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, industry groups, databases, referrals, community partnerships, professional associations, and other targeted sourcing channels. Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, anticipated, and critical workforce needs. Conduct candidate outreach and develop messaging that effectively communicates the organization, opportunity, culture, career potential, and employee value proposition. Screen and assess candidates for technical or functional alignment, transferable skills, career progression, motivation, communication effectiveness, compensation expectations, and overall fit. Present qualified candidate slates to hiring managers and provide thoughtful recommendations based on candidate experience and market conditions. Coordinate and support the interview and selection process, ensuring candidates and hiring teams are prepared and informed throughout each stage. Partner with hiring leaders to maintain interview momentum, timely feedback, and effective decision-making. Support offer development, candidate closing, compensation discussions, offer negotiations, and acceptance. Maintain communication with selected candidates through pre-boarding and transition into the organization. Partner with HR and hiring leaders to support a smooth onboarding experience for new employees. Ensure recruiting activity, candidate status, disposition data, and hiring documentation are accurately maintained within applicable recruiting and HR systems. Support recruiting compliance and consistent hiring practices throughout the selection process. Expat & International Hire Programs Support expatriate and international hiring programs, partnering with business leaders, immigration counsel, and mobility providers to support the placement of global talent. Managed cross-border recruitment init…

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