Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 (Technical Recruitment)

Garmin International•Olathe, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The Specialist manages end-to-end recruiting for assigned roles and partners with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop qualified candidate pipelines. The role includes proactive sourcing, candidate evaluation, and support for hiring decisions while providing a consistent, professional candidate experience. The Specialist operates with growing independence and contributes to recruiting process improvements within established guidelines. Travel up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline, plus 3 years of professional recruiting or talent acquisition experience; or a Master’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
Effective verbal and written communication, time management, and collaboration skills.
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting service-level expectations.
Working knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and structured interview practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or independently managing end-to-end recruiting for professional or operational roles.
Exposure to proactive sourcing techniques, including Boolean search, social recruiting, or talent pipeline development.
Prior participation in recruitment events such as career fairs, campus recruiting, or community outreach.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruiting for assigned requisitions, from sourcing and screening through interview coordination and offer acceptance.
Build effective working relationships with hiring managers by understanding role requirements and supporting their hiring needs.
Conduct intake discussions with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, professional networks, and internal talent pools.
Evaluate candidates against job requirements and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
Maintain accurate tracking, documentation, and compliance in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and related systems.
Communicate regularly with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process to promote transparency and alignment.
Participate in internal and external recruiting events, including planning, candidate engagement, and follow-up.
Apply established recruiting practices and sound judgment, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
Collaborate with recruiting peers and HR partners to share best practices and support team effectiveness.
Maintain confidentiality and follow ethical recruiting practices and applicable employment laws and regulations.
Meet individual recruiting performance metrics, including requisition management and candidate pipeline expectations, while maintaining data accuracy and compliance.
Communicate Garmin’s employer brand, mission, values, and culture in recruiting interactions, using established messaging and guidelines.