Talent Acquisition Partner

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind the world’s most advanced devices. Our success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of our people.

We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our newly formed global TA function. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to building a best-in-class recruiting function while working as a trusted partner to hiring managers and HR colleagues.

Location: Photronics’ Corporate Headquarters – Brookfield, CT (US). This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll manage recruiting across the full spectrum of our business from corporate and engineering to manufacturing and operations. You’ll work as a trusted partner to hiring managers and HR teams, helping shape TA strategy and ensuring every candidate has a seamless experience. Most importantly, you’ll be bringing in the people who will define Photronics’ next chapter.

What you’ll do:

• Manage recruiting for salaried and hourly roles across U.S. sites, building diverse pipelines of top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to craft sourcing strategies that anticipate workforce needs.
• Support occasional international hiring (UK/EU) while sharing best practices with global colleagues.
• Own and deliver a consistently positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Monitor and analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Contribute to employer branding, campus partnerships, early-career programs, and employee referrals.
• Represent Photronics at job fairs, universities, and community events as a brand ambassador.
• Jump in on special projects or new initiatives that advance our TA strategy.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience (agency + in-house mix preferred).
• Proven ability to manage requisitions across multiple functions and levels.
• Knowledge of U.S. labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience recruiting for both salaried and hourly positions in corporate, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong relationship-building, organizational, and communication skills.
• Agility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Travel: About 5–10% - Occasional site visits, campus recruiting events, and community events.

Why Photronics

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world’s biggest tech companies.
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact.
• Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding a talented accounting team.
• Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
• 401k with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.

Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.