Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 (Technical Recruitment)

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

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 role manages end-to-end recruiting for assigned positions and partners with hiring managers to understand requirements and develop qualified candidate pipelines. The Specialist uses proactive sourcing, assesses candidate qualifications, supports hiring decisions, and provides a consistent, professional candidate experience. Operating with growing independence and within established guidelines, the role also contributes to recruiting process improvements.

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 working relationships with hiring managers, understand role requirements, and support hiring needs through the recruiting process.
Conduct intake discussions to clarify job requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
Source candidates using 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 and related systems.
Communicate regularly with candidates and hiring managers to maintain transparency and alignment.
Participate in recruitment events, including planning, candidate engagement, and follow-up.
Apply established recruiting practices and sound judgment, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
Collaborate with recruiting peers and HR partners to share best practices and support team effectiveness.
Follow confidentiality and ethical recruiting practices, and comply with 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 line with established messaging and guidelines.
Travel up to 10%.