Talent Acquisition Specialist 3

Garmin International, Inc. is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist 3 to support end-to-end recruiting at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role is based onsite in Olathe, KS and focuses on consultative partnership with hiring managers, proactive sourcing, and data-informed decisions to improve hiring outcomes.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist 3 manages recruiting for a diverse set of professional and specialized roles. The position independently drives the full talent acquisition process from requisition intake through offer acceptance, while aligning candidate profiles, timelines, and evaluation criteria with hiring managers. The role also monitors pipeline health and performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to support hiring goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end talent acquisition for professional and specialized roles, from requisition intake through offer acceptance
• Act as a consultative recruiting partner to hiring managers by aligning recruiting efforts with role requirements, timelines, and candidate expectations
• Lead structured intake discussions to align on hiring strategy, candidate profiles, and evaluation criteria
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for both active and passive candidates across multiple recruiting channels
• Assess candidate qualifications against job requirements and competencies, and provide clear recommendations to hiring managers
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related tools to support accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding candidate pipeline status, market conditions, and anticipated hiring challenges
• Support a positive 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 recruiting plans
• Resolve moderately complex recruiting challenges independently and escalate 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
• Meet or exceed recruiting performance metrics by managing pipelines, adjusting sourcing strategies, and addressing risks that may affect hiring timelines
• Serve as an employer brand ambassador by communicating culture, mission, values, and employee experience in a way that engages candidates and supports hiring outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive recruiting or talent acquisition experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence hiring decisions using 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

Technologies

• Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Benefits

Eligible for Garmin’s benefit program (details available at “Garmin Benefits”).

Desired Qualifications

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