Talent Acquisition Specialist

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 (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 data integrity. Deliver a positive 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 recruiting technical roles in engineering or related hard‑to‑fill niche roles. 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. What Makes You Eligible Ability to work from an office in Novi, MI (hybrid). Willingness to exercise flexibility in working hours due to global infrastructure. Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post‑offer). What We Offer Employee discounts on world‑class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG and more). Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University. Competitive wellness benefits. Tuition reimbursement. “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program. An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters professional and personal development. Pay Transparency Salary range: $78,750 - $115,500. Dependence on position, experience, location and business need. Potential additional compensation such as bonuses or commission may apply. Benefits Benefits and perks may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, paid bonding and caregiver leave, 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. Important Notice: Recruitment Scams HARMAN recruiters will always communicate from an ‘@harman.com’, ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. They will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview or recruitment process. If contacted from an email address not ending in one of the above domains, cease communication immediately and report the incident to View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 diverse marketplaces and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr