Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 (Technical Recruitment)

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin seeks a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 to manage end-to-end recruiting for assigned roles at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and deliver qualified candidate pipelines.

You will proactively source candidates, evaluate qualifications, and support hiring decisions while maintaining a professional candidate experience. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field; or Master’s with relevant recruiting experience.
• 3+ years of professional recruiting experience (4+ preferred for TA Specialist 2).
• Experience sourcing and screening candidates and coordinating interviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruiting for assigned requisitions—from sourcing to offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver qualified pipelines.
• Proactively source candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and internal pools.
• Evaluate qualifications and advise hiring managers on candidate fit and timeline.
• Maintain accurate ATS records and ensure process compliance.
• Support recruiting events and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end recruiting

Stakeholder collaboration

Applicant tracking systems

Sourcing platforms

Candidate communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Psychology or related

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Boolean/social sourcing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will manage end-to-end recruiting for assigned roles, partnering with hiring managers to understand position requirements and deliver qualified candidate pipelines. This role executes proactive sourcing strategies, evaluates candidate qualifications, and supports hiring decisions while ensuring a consistent and professional candidate experience. The Specialist 2 operates with growing independence and contributes to recruiting process improvements within established guidelines.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Manage end-to-end recruiting activities for assigned requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination through offer acceptance
• Develop effective working relationships with hiring managers for assigned roles by understanding basic role requirements and supporting hiring needs through the recruiting process
• Conduct intake discussions with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, employee referrals, professional networks, and internal talent pools
• Evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements and provide recommendations to hiring managers
• Maintain accurate tracking, documentation, and compliance within the ATS and related systems
• Communicate regularly with candidates and hiring managers to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the hiring process
• Participate in internal and external recruitment events, supporting planning, candidate engagement, and follow-up activities
• Apply established recruiting practices and sound judgment while escalating complex issues as appropriate
• 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
• Meet individual recruiting performance metrics, including requisition management and candidate pipeline expectations, while maintaining data accuracy and compliance
• Consistently communicate the organization’s employer brand, mission, values and culture to candidates and hiring managers during recruiting interactions, ensuring alignment with established messaging and guidelines
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related discipline plus 3 years of professional recruiting/TA 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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 experience participating in recruitment events such as career fairs, campus recruiting, or community outreach

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits