As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
This individual will maintain strong relations with business leaders, hiring managers, HR business partners, external contacts and candidates. You will develop and execute a recruiting plan focused on identifying “A Player” Talents, leveraging traditional recruiting strategies while also developing new and creative sourcing ideas. You will act as an Advisor of Talent for business/organizational challenges while driving innovative recruitment solutions that support the growth of HARMAN.
What You Will Do
- Serve as a key recruiter supporting multiple client groups.
- Advise the business on talent availability in the market and create sourcing strategies based on external market data.
- Pro-actively identify qualified candidates through multiple sources, including employee referrals, social networking sites, alumni, internal transfers, networking, etc.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop and implement plans for sourcing and recruiting strategies
- Provide regular updates to hiring managers, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition leaders and other stakeholders as appropriate on pipeline development and progress of candidates.
- Manage candidates through the entire interview and hiring process, from assessing candidate qualifications to negotiating offers and managing pre-employment requirements and onboarding.
- Creates clear and concise oral and written communications.
- Develops compelling and inspirational messages to tell the HARMAN talent story.
- Master the use of recruiting tools and technologies (Avature, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.) to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition.
- Integrate HARMAN’s brand strategy into all recruitment activities.
- Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview documentation and data in applicant tracking system (Avature).
- Proactively escalate complex recruitment challenges as needed.
- Share competitive market intelligence with hiring managers and recruiting team.
- Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes.
- Participate in global and regional recruiting projects as needed.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 5 + years full lifecycle recruiting experience, Engineering or Commercial recruiting experience is preferred
- Strong customer focus and effective use of consultative approach with internal clients.
- Experience managing the recruitment process via an Applicant Tracking System.
- Core knowledge of recruitment/hiring laws and practices.
- Ability to quickly gain in-depth knowledge of HARMAN’s recruitment policies, process and protocols.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Ability and flexibility to recruit across a variety of functional roles.
- Understanding of Workday and Avature.
- Workday ATS knowledge and experience.
What Makes You Eligible
- Strong English skill.
- Willingness to travel 5% for recruiting events.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years full lifecycle recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting for engineering or commercial roles
- Experience managing the recruitment process via an Applicant Tracking System
- Proficiency with recruiting tools (Avature, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Core knowledge of recruitment and hiring laws and practices
- Strong customer focus and consultative approach with internal clients
- Strong English skills
- Willingness to travel ~5% for recruiting events
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
