Talent Acquisition Specialist 3

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International in the Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist 3. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for a diverse, high-complexity portfolio and act as a consultative partner to hiring leaders.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, proactive sourcing, and strong collaboration across HR and cross-functional teams. You will ensure a positive candidate experience, utilize ATS tools, and contribute to talent strategy execution and process improvements in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive recruiting/talent acquisition experience.
• Experience with specialized or hard-to-fill roles.
• Ability to partner with hiring managers to refine profiles and interview processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition for professional and specialized roles.
• Serve as a consultative recruiting partner to hiring managers.
• Lead intake discussions, align on strategy, and set evaluation criteria.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for active and passive talent.
• Communicate pipeline status and market conditions to stakeholders.

Skills

End-to-end recruiting

Consultative partnership

Data-informed decision making

ATS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Overview

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

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

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