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General information

Location:
Shanghai - Shanghai, China - 288 Nanjing West Road
Job Family:
Human Resources
Additional Location:
CN_Shanghai_12F & 15F, No. 9233 Humin Road
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P3
Job ID:
R-52889-2026

Description & Requirements

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

  • Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
  • Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
  • Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

This individual will maintain strong relations with business leaders, hiring managers, HR business partners, external contacts and candidates. You will develop and execute a recruiting plan focused on identifying “A Player” Talents, leveraging traditional recruiting strategies while also developing new and creative sourcing ideas. You will act as an Advisor of Talent for business/organizational challenges while driving innovative recruitment solutions that support the growth of HARMAN.  ​

What You Will Do

  • Serve as a key recruiter supporting multiple client groups.​
  • Advise the business on talent availability in the market and create sourcing strategies based on external market data​.
  • Pro-actively identify qualified candidates through multiple sources, including employee referrals, social networking sites, alumni, internal transfers, networking, etc.​
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop and implement plans for sourcing and recruiting strategies
  • Provide regular updates to hiring managers, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition leaders and other stakeholders as appropriate on pipeline development and progress of candidates​.
  • Manage candidates through the entire interview and hiring process, from assessing candidate qualifications to negotiating offers and managing pre-employment requirements and onboarding​.
  • Creates clear and concise oral and written communications​.
  • Develops compelling and inspirational messages to tell the HARMAN talent story​.
  • Master the use of recruiting tools and technologies (Avature, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.) to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition​.
  • Integrate HARMAN’s brand strategy into all recruitment activities.
  • Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview documentation and data in applicant tracking system (Avature).
  • Proactively escalate complex recruitment challenges as needed.
  • Share competitive market intelligence with hiring managers and recruiting team.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to recruitment processes.
  • Participate in global and regional recruiting projects as needed.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience​.
  • 5 + years full lifecycle recruiting experience, Engineering or Commercial recruiting experience is preferred​
  • Strong customer focus and effective use of consultative approach with internal clients​.
  • Experience managing the recruitment process via an Applicant Tracking System​.
  • Core knowledge of recruitment/hiring laws and practices​.
  • Ability to quickly gain in-depth knowledge of HARMAN’s recruitment policies, process and protocols​.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Ability and flexibility to recruit across a variety of functional roles​.
  • Understanding of Workday​ and Avature.
  • Workday ATS knowledge and experience​.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Strong English skill.
  • Willingness to travel 5% for recruiting events​.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.