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 Hungary, either in Budapest, Pecs or Szekesfehervar in the position of: 

Talent Acquisition Specialist – 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, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience.

About the Role:

In this role you will serve as a strategic recruiter supporting diverse client groups across Europe.

The position is responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment efforts, from market analysis and sourcing strategy development to candidate engagement and offer negotiation.

You have the opportunity to partner closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and sourcing specialists to attract top talent. Leveraging advanced recruiting tools and market insights and ensure a seamless candidate experience and contribute to continuous improvement in recruitment processes.

Strong communication skills, a deep understanding of the talent landscape, and a passion for

storytelling are essential to effectively represent the HARMAN brand and deliver impactful hiring

outcomes

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a key Recruiter supporting multiple client groups across a wide range of functions,
  including technical roles (e.g., engineering, IT), production roles in plant/manufacturing
  environments, and corporate functions (e.g., finance, marketing, HR) across Europe.
• 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, TA lead 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.
• Develops compelling and inspirational messages to tell the HARMAN talent story.
• Master the use of recruiting tools and technologies (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, etc.) to remain at the forefront of talent attraction.
• Integrate HARMAN’s brand strategy into all recruitment activities.
• Maintain all pertinent applicants and interview documentation and data in applicant tracking system (Workday & Avature).
• Share competitive market intelligence with hiring managers and recruiting team.
• Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes.
• Participate in recruiting projects as needed

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience; Corporate recruiting experience 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, processes and protocols.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Ability and flexibility to recruit across a variety of functional roles in different markets across Europe.
• Understanding of Workday and Avature.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Fluency in both Hungarian and English is required to effectively communicate with local and international teams.
• Be willing to work (hybrid) in our Budapest, Székesfehérvár or Pecs, office locations.
• You are willing to travel, if necessary, locally 5%.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.

What We Offer:

• 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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