HR & Recruiting Coordinator

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products — the building blocks that power AI datacenters, CATV broadband, telecom, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures everything from semiconductor laser chips to finished optical transceivers, serving tier-one customers across cloud computing, broadband, and telecom.

About the role

AOI is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR & Recruiting Coordinator to join our Human Resources team and support a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting operation. This role plays an important part in maintaining an efficient, consistent, and well-structured hiring process by coordinating complex interview schedules, supporting candidate communication and experience, maintaining accurate recruiting records, and completing related administrative tasks.

Working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR leadership, this position coordinates interview scheduling, manages candidate logistics, and supports day-to-day recruiting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple schedules and competing priorities while providing a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-person, virtual, and panel interviews, ensuring candidates and hiring teams receive timely information, necessary materials, and appropriate accommodations.
• Support candidate communication throughout the interview process by providing timely scheduling updates, confirmations, logistical information, and follow-up coordination.
• Maintain and track candidate pipelines, ensuring accurate records of interview stages and hiring progress.
• Post and maintain job postings in ATS and various job boards.
• Prepare interview materials, confirmations, and follow-up communications to ensure a seamless hiring experience.
• Assist with general HR administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in HR and Recruiting or similar role.
• Experience in scheduling interviews, coordinating logistics, and managing recruitment workflows.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Familiarity with HR processes and administrative tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple interview schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is preferred.

Location & Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based at AOI’s corporate and advanced manufacturing campus in Sugar Land, Texas. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to operational or cleanroom areas.

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time, with occasional schedule flexibility required to support recruiting activities or business needs.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs.
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year.
• Relocation packages available within the United States.