Talent Acquisition Specialist

HARMAN International

Talent Acquisition Specialist leading full-cycle recruiting efforts for HARMAN's Lifestyle Division. Supporting various functions and enhancing the talent experience for candidates and hiring teams.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeCalifornia, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,750 - $115,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
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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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitingsourcing strategiescandidate assessmentoffer negotiationonboarding coordinationrecruiting best practicesemployment lawshiring compliance

Soft Skills

relationship buildinginfluencing stakeholderscustomer experienceorganizational skillscommunication skillsstorytellinginterpersonal skillsproactive mindsetsolutions-orientedcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree