About this role
Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.
By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.
But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.
You will be part of our People (HR) team based in Pécs - Baranya, Hungary in the position of:
HR Generalist (temp. maternity cover)
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.
What You’ll Be Part Of:
As an HR Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle across HARMAN Lifestyle Hungary, covering our locations in Pécs, Budapest and Székesfehérvár. You will act as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers, ensuring smooth HR operations while contributing to employee engagement, recruitment activities, workforce administration and HR projects.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the employee’s experience and business success.
How You’ll Make An Impact:
- Provide comprehensive operational HR support for employees and managers across HARMAN Lifestyle Hungary locations (Pécs, Budapest and Székesfehérvár).
- Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee data changes, transfers and offboarding activities.
- Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes and case management in line with company policies and labour legislation.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities for blue-collar positions, including coordinating and conducting assessment centers and related administration.
- Maintain close cooperation with recruitment agencies, staffing partners and external service providers.
- Lead and support internal and external employer branding activities, recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and employee engagement events to strengthen HARMAN's employer brand and attract top talent.
- Prepare regular and ad hoc HR reports and support workforce-related data analysis.
- Perform HR administration activities in Workday, ServiceNow and other HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Participate in local and global HR projects aimed at improving people processes and employee experience.
- Coordinate and manage internal HR communications to ensure transparent and effective information sharing across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with managers and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and organizational effectiveness.
What Makes You A Strong Fit:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Working knowledge of English and fluent Hungarian language skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Bonus Points if You Have:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
- Strong knowledge of Hungarian labour law and HR processes.
- Experience with Workday, ServiceNow or other HRIS platforms.
- Knowledge of international HR practices and working within a multinational environment.
- Experience supporting multiple locations or geographically dispersed teams.
What You Can Expect:
- 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 HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
- Tuition reimbursement support
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
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Pay Transparency
The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.
Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.
How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.
Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.
Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.
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! (https://harmanglobal.avature.net/talentcommunity)
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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 (https://www.harman.com))
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