About the Position

HR Business Partner

As a Strategic People Advisor for Car Audio and Connectivity within the Automotive division, you will work with senior business leaders to proactively drive talent priorities, identify and address critical talent challenges, and support the business in achieving its strategic objectives. In this role, you will build strong partnerships with business leaders to understand their specific business needs and apply a data-driven approach to progressing the talent agenda, promoting workforce optimization, and ensuring an exceptional user experience supported by efficient and modern HR solutions.

Responsibilities

Own the relationship with business leaders by connecting with curiosity, purpose, and impact, asking the right questions, coaching, and influencing on HR matters.
Understand business strategies and translate them into actionable talent initiatives that drive bottom-line results and progress the talent agenda.
Collaborate with business leaders to understand division nuances and advise on tailored solutions to meet their needs and create an exceptional user experience.
Identify the interconnectedness of components within the HR function and propose recommendations that address root causes of talent trends/issues.
Generate insights through data and evidence to identify trends, patterns, and correlations and create talent strategies to advance the talent agenda.
Promote workforce optimization through workforce planning and culture initiatives.
Reinforce adoption of existing technology and identify opportunities to further enhance automation and self-service capabilities.
Identify and translate business needs and priorities to the COEs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in HR.
Ability to operate in a highly matrixed, global, and diverse environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills across leadership and employee-representative environments.
Demonstrable skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, coaching, and strategic consulting.
Proficiency in project management, financial oversight, business acumen, and budgetary.
Experience in employee-relations matters such as union and workers council engagement.
Knowledge of local HR law and legislation and ability to work across countries to ensure legal compliance.
Structured, execution-focused, and comfortable working in complex and fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication skills in speech and writing.
Familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality.

Nice to Have

Business/industry knowledge.
Professional HR certification (e.g., Six Sigma, project management, professional training, change management).
Additional language skills.

We Offer

A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University.
Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

About the Company

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 an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation.

Salary

$161,250 - $236,500

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

HR Business Partner

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