Harman

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon. 

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join our Talent Acquisition department based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of: 

Associate Recruiter – Lifestyle EMEA

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

In this role, you will support end-to-end recruitment across the EMEA region, focusing on internships, temporary contractors, and junior-level roles across diverse functions including Sales, Marketing, E-commerce, Finance, Engineering, and Operations. You'll play a key role in sourcing talent, managing candidate pipelines, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience using tools like Avature and Workday.

What You Will Do:

• End-to-End Recruitment for internships, temporary contractors, and junior roles across EMEA and across a variety of client groups; Sales, Marketing, E-commerce, Finance, Engineering, Operations.
• Write and post job ads on relevant platforms, proactively source candidates via LinkedIn and other channels.
• Research talent pools and build candidate pipelines for recurring and future hiring needs.
• Pro-actively identify qualified candidates through multiple sources, including employee referrals, social networking sites, alumni, internal transfers, networking, etc.
• Manage candidate records and workflows using WorkDay, Avature ATS and ensuring accurate tracking and timely updates.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments to evaluate fit and interest as well as coordinate interviews across departments and time zones.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers, HR business partners, TA leaders and other stakeholders.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to develop and implement plans for sourcing and support with recruiting strategies.
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview documentation and data in applicant tracking system (Avature and Workday).
• Participate in recruiting projects as needed.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in corporate environment.
• Experience with internship and early career hiring. 
• Experience managing the recruitment process via an Applicant Tracking System (Workday, Avature etc.)
• Strong communication skills in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or knowledge of employment practices across EMEA.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Recruiting experience within Hi-Tech industries.
• Ability and flexibility to recruit across a variety of functional roles in different markets across Europe.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Excellent communication skills in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus.
• Be willing to work (hybrid) in our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

What We Offer:

• A flexible work schedule where you will be able to work from home up to 40% and the remaining days in a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
• You are going to work in an international team within a friendly global working atmosphere.
• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation plus a 13th month salary, 28 holidays per year.
• You will also receive a highly valued commuter travel package, a EUR 100,- environment allowance when commuting via public transport or bike. Additionally, we provide an interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension and top-notch employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

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