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HR Coordinator

Excelitas Technologies · Pittsburgh, PA, US

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Job details

Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 13, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 13, 2026
Job function
Human Resource/Administrative/Legal › Human Resource
Job description

About this role

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Coordinator plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional employee experience by managing and coordinating onboarding activities for new hires across all U.S. locations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for pre-employment and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless transition for candidates into the organization.

In addition, the HR Coordinator supports talent acquisition efforts through interview coordination and candidate sourcing activities across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

  • Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities for all U.S.-based new hires.
  • Initiate and monitor background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements.
  • Track completion of onboarding documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
  • Enter and update employee information within payroll, HRIS, and related systems.
  • Partner with Payroll, HR, IT, and hiring managers to ensure all new hires are properly set up before their start date.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation sessions and provide ongoing support during the onboarding process.
  • Develop, update, and improve onboarding materials, presentations, guides, and resources.

Recruiting Support & Coordination

  • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams.
  • Manage interview logistics, meeting invitations, travel arrangements (as applicable), and candidate communications.
  • Assist recruiters with sourcing candidates for positions across North America.
  • Conduct candidate searches utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, internal databases, and other sourcing tools.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

Qualifications

Required

  • Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting coordination, onboarding, or talent acquisition support. *Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state U.S. operations.
  • Knowledge of employment verification, background screening, and onboarding compliance requirements.
  • Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

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