Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities Serve as a trusted Talent Acquisition partner supporting multiple client groups across a wide range of functions, including technical and business roles such as engineering, sales, marketing, IT, finance, and operations. Partner closely with hiring managers and People Team and TA COE to understand organizational goals, workforce needs, and long-term talent strategies. Advise leaders on talent market trends, candidate availability, compensation insights, and competitive hiring strategies. Develop creative and proactive sourcing strategies tailored to diverse talent markets and business needs. Lead end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination. Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through networking, referrals, social platforms, market mapping, and other innovative sourcing channels. Deliver a consultative and highly responsive recruiting experience for both candidates and hiring teams. Maintain accurate recruiting data, interview documentation, and candidate activity within Workday, Avature, and related systems. Champion an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience that reflects HARMAN's culture, innovation, and people-first mindset. Create thoughtful and engaging candidate interactions that leave a lasting and positive impression of the HARMAN brand. Bring creativity and intentionality to every stage of the hiring journey to ensure a seamless, personalized, and high-touch experience. Serve as a brand ambassador by crafting compelling and authentic talent messaging across all candidate touchpoints. Support and help evolve HARMAN Lifestyle’s internship and early talent programs. Help create engaging intern experiences that foster development, connection, and long-term interest in HARMAN careers. Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, operational efficiency, and candidate engagement strategies. Leverage recruiting technologies, AI tools, automation, and data insights to improve hiring effectiveness and streamline processes. Stay informed on industry trends, emerging recruiting technologies, and innovative talent acquisition practices. Recommend and implement enhancements to recruiting processes, tools, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Participate in recruiting projects and talent initiatives that support broader organizational goals. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across a variety of functions, including technical and professional roles. Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Experience developing sourcing strategies across different talent segments and hiring markets. Passion for delivering exceptional customer, candidate, and hiring manager experiences. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills. Naturally curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable leveraging technology, recruiting systems, AI tools, automation, and data insights to drive smarter hiring outcomes. Strong understanding of recruiting best practices, employment laws, and hiring compliance requirements. Ability to quickly learn and navigate HARMAN’s recruiting processes, systems, and organizational structure. Bonus Points if You Have Experience with Workday and/or Avature. Experience supporting internship, university recruiting, or early talent programs. Exposure to employer branding, talent marketing, or candidate engagement initiatives. Experience recruiting within consumer technology, consumer facing brands, or highly matrixed organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr