Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description & Requirements

About the Role

We are seeking a highly results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for roles across HARMAN Automotive. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers globally, leveraging deep recruiting expertise and a consultative approach to deliver top talent while driving an exceptional candidate experience.

What You Will Do

• Lead full life cycle recruitment for a variety of roles (e.g., engineering, product management, digital, procurement) within HARMAN Corporate and the Automotive Division.
• Partner with global hiring managers to create and drive effective hiring strategies.
• Drive a skills-first approach to guide targeted sourcing, assessment and candidate selection.
• Act as a talent advisor, providing market insights, talent trends, and guidance on best practices throughout the hiring process.
• Drive recruitment delivery using a strategic, project management approach, ensuring timely progress, clear communication, and stakeholder alignment.
• Execute sourcing strategies using multiple channels (job boards, networking, referrals, social platforms, etc.) to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Design and execute structured assessment and interview strategies that enable informed hiring decisions while delivering a positive and engaging candidate experience.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the recruitment lifecycle while maintaining compliant records and ensuring data integrity.
• Deliver a positive and engaging candidate experience, maintaining clear communication and professionalism at all stages.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Chat GPT) to streamline daily tasks, enhance sourcing, improve communication, and increase overall efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting strategies to drive optimal hiring outcomes.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including experience recruiting technical roles in engineering or related hard-to-fill niche roles (engineering, digital, product management)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing and executing targeted sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and build relationships with passive talent pipelines
• Proven ability to translate complex job requirements into actionable recruiting strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions and stakeholders
• Experience using enterprise ATS platforms (e.g., Workday, Avature, or similar).
• Solid understanding of employment laws, compliance requirements, and recruiting best practices.
• Experience acting as a consultative partner or advisor to hiring managers.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruiting metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Knowledge of global recruiting practices and working across multiple regions.
• Experience recruiting within the Automotive industry
• Familiarity with AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot or other automation technologies, to enhance recruiting workflows is strongly preferred.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to work from an office in Novi, MI, 3+ days per week (hybrid)
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency

$ 78,750 - $ 115,500

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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You Belong Here HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(
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