Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics, empowering innovators to shape the future with breakthrough technologies, from advanced materials to complete laser and optical systems. 

Our solutions impact industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets, helping customers overcome complex challenges and unlock new possibilities. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, we operate worldwide, offering an international, collaborative environment where research, manufacturing, and customer-focused teams drive innovation and deliver real-world results.

Location: Glasgow | Hybrid: 3 days on-site per week

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA is responsible for leading end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and delivery across the EMEA region, while playing a key role in the design, evolution, and maturity of the global Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence (CoE).

This role partners with regional and global stakeholders to build scalable, data-driven, and inclusive hiring practices that support business growth, workforce planning, and long-term organisational capability. 

The successful candidate will help connect regional hiring needs into a more consistent, globally aligned talent model—balancing local market nuance with global standards.

Please note we are looking for 1x German and 1x Swedish speaking specialist. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Talent Acquisition (EMEA)

• Oversee and drive all aspects of talent acquisition delivery across the EMEA region, supporting both professional and operational hiring needs.
• Partner with Business Leaders and HR to understand workforce plans, growth priorities, and critical hiring needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on hiring strategy, market conditions, and talent risks.
• Ensure high-quality candidate experience and strong hiring manager engagement across the region.

Centre of Excellence (CoE) Design & Growth

• Contribute to the design, build, and ongoing evolution of the global Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence
• Help define and embed global TA frameworks, processes, and governance.
• Champion a “one global TA team” mindset—driving collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and alignment across regions

Process, Data & Capability Building

• Drive continuous improvement of recruitment processes, technology, and ways of working
• Establish and track meaningful TA metrics to inform decision-making.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of ATS and recruitment technology platforms
• Build capability across TA teams through coaching, mentoring, and clear operating rhythms

Employer Brand, DEI & Market Insight

• Partner with Employer Branding and Communications teams to strengthen the organisation’s talent brand across EMEA markets
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into hiring strategies and recruitment practices
• Monitor external talent market trends and competitor activity to proactively adapt hiring strategies

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition at a regional or global level, ideally across EMEA
• Experience working within or contributing to a Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence model.
• Strong stakeholder management skills within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using insights and metrics to inform hiring decisions
• Knowledge of diverse EMEA labor markets and hiring practices
• German or Swedish speaking

CULTURE COMMITMENT

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome 

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Applications for these roles close COB on Friday, 6th February 2026. If you require any adjustment to the application process, please reach out to Alyxandra.Highland@coherent.com

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.