Talent Acquisition Specialist 3

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist 3 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a consultative recruiting partner, managing end-to-end recruiting for a diverse portfolio of roles with increased complexity and volume. This role influences hiring outcomes through proactive sourcing, data-informed decision-making, and strong collaboration with hiring leaders and cross-functional partners, contributing to talent strategy execution, recruiting best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive recruiting/talent acquisition experience
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to influence hiring decisions through consultative guidance, data, market insight and candidate assessment
Experience recruiting for specialized, professional, or hard-to-fill roles using proactive sourcing strategies
Demonstrated ability to partner with hiring managers to refine candidate profiles, hiring strategies, and interview processes
Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions simultaneously with minimal oversight
Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and structured interview practices
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, researching, or leading recruitment events, hiring initiatives, or talent campaigns
AIRS or PHR certification

Responsibilities

Independently manage end-to-end talent acquisition for professional and specialized roles, from requisition intake through offer acceptance
Serve as a consultative recruiting partner to hiring managers, building trusted relationships by aligning recruiting efforts with role requirements, timelines, and candidate expectations
Lead structured intake discussions with hiring managers to align on hiring strategy, candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria
Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for both active and passive talent pipelines across multiple recruiting channels
Proactively assess candidate qualifications against job requirements and competencies, providing clear recommendations to hiring managers
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related tools to ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance
Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipeline status, market conditions, and anticipated hiring challenges
Ensure a positive and well-informed candidate experience through consistent communication and process transparency
Participate in and support internal and external recruitment events, including preparation, representation, and candidate engagement
Monitor pipeline health and recruiting progress using metrics and data to identify risks and adjust strategies
Resolve moderately complex recruiting challenges independently, escalating higher-risk issues appropriately
Collaborate with recruiting peers and HR partners to share best practices and support team effectiveness
Adhere to confidentiality, ethical recruiting practices, and all applicable employment laws and regulations
Consistently meet or exceed recruiting performance metrics by effectively managing pipelines, adjusting sourcing strategies, and addressing risks that may impact hiring timelines
Act as an informed ambassador of the organization’s employer brand by articulating culture, mission, values, and employee experience in a way that engages candidates and supports effective hiring outcomes