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 (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

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to work from an office in Novi, MI (hybrid)
• Flexibility in working hours due to the nature of global infrastructure
• 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

About HARMAN

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.

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We 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 you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

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.