Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer‑focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

About the Role:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be a critical member of our Global Talent Acquisition COE team, building high‑performing teams that drive this innovation. You will partner closely with business leadership to design and execute recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. If you’re passionate about sourcing technical talent and guiding leaders through strategic hiring decisions, join us in shaping the next chapter of our global success story.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders across Global Business Services (GBS), IT, finance, engineering, product, and other areas of the business, ensuring alignment between corporate goals and talent strategy. Your expertise in sourcing, evaluating, selecting, and closing highly qualified candidates will support Bose’s growth strategy and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full‑cycle recruitment for all Lisbon Hub location roles, across various technical and non‑technical skillsets, partnering closely with hiring leaders, local HR across and matrixed global teams.
• Collaborate with hiring leaders to understand their business and talent needs, ensuring alignment in critical skills through the recruitment and candidate selection process.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to engage both passive and active candidates across multiple channels and platforms.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline while ensuring a smooth, high‑quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Screen and assess candidates for technical qualifications and alignment with Bose’s company values.
• Deliver timely feedback and closely manage the experience of the candidate throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Coach hiring managers and interview teams on recruitment best practices to ensure a consistent and inclusive hiring process.
• Refine and craft compelling job descriptions that attract the right talent.
• Leverage talent market data and industry insights to inform and optimize the recruitment strategy.
• Utilize Workday applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage requisitions, track progress, and maintain accurate data and KPIs.
• Use analytics and feedback to identify opportunities to enhance recruiting efficiency, pipeline quality and hiring outcomes.
• Be a talent expert in Region; staying competitive with market trends and positioning Bose as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Portugal Licenciatura.
• 5+ years full‑cycle across various roles & skills, including technical recruiting experience, from sourcing strategies through closing top‑level talent.
• Proven success recruiting highly specialized positions in competitive markets.
• Solid understanding of technical concepts and roles (e. g. programming languages, cloud platforms, data analytics, systems, architecture) to support hiring in engineering, IT and product development.
• Data‑driven approach to improving recruitment processes and advancing best practices.
• Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System is strongly preferred.
• Recruitment background in global consumer electronics, Saa
  S companies or related industries.
• Experience participating in recruitment events both virtual and in‑person.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• An outstanding team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of Portugal employment laws and compliance in recruiting processes is expected.
• Ability to uphold Bose’s values when handling sensitive information as part of the Human Resources team.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.