Executive Recruiter

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking an Executive Recruiter to lead VP and above talent acquisitions across the enterprise.

You will partner with senior leaders and HR to identify, assess and secure critical leadership talent, while collaborating with compensation for competitive offers and equity programs. You will join the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, developing tailored search strategies and robust pipelines to support immediate hiring needs and long-term succession planning at

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience.
• 5+ years focused on VP-level and above executive recruiting.
• Proven success recruiting executive talent.
• Deep expertise in executive search and assessment.
• Knowledge of public company compensation and equity programs.
• Strong executive presence and communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for VP and above across Generac, with occasional Director-level searches.
• Partner with executive leaders and HR Partners to define leadership requirements and talent profiles.
• Develop tailored executive search strategies, proactive sourcing, and passive talent engagement.
• Build and maintain executive talent pipelines through mapping and market research.
• Conduct executive assessments, interviews, and succession benchmarking for informed hires.
• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to guide hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with Compensation and HR to craft competitive offers and equity discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance in sensitive executive searches.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Leadership assessment

Candidate sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Executive Recruiter, you’ll lead executive talent acquisition for Vice President and above roles across Generac, partnering with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to identify, assess and secure critical leadership talent.

You’ll join the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, working closely with executive leaders, HR Business Partners and Compensation to develop tailored search strategies, provide market intelligence and build executive talent pipelines that support both immediate hiring needs and long‑term succession planning.

This role is an opportunity to influence executive hiring at the highest levels of the organization while bringing deep expertise in executive search, talent markets and public company executive compensation to complex and highly confidential searches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Vice President and above positions across the enterprise, with occasional Director‑level searches based on business needs and requisition volume.
• Partner with executive leaders and HR Business Partners to understand leadership requirements, organizational needs and the talent profile needed for success.
• Develop and execute customized executive search strategies for critical leadership positions, including proactive sourcing, networking and engagement of passive executive talent.
• Build and maintain robust executive talent pipelines through talent mapping, market research and ongoing relationship development.
• Conduct executive candidate assessments, interviews and succession benchmarking, providing hiring leaders with informed perspectives on talent and the external market.
• Provide talent market insights, organizational mapping and competitive intelligence to support executive hiring decisions.
• Partner with Compensation and HR leadership to develop competitive executive offers and support negotiations involving executive compensation and equity programs.
• Provide expertise on executive compensation components, including base salary, annual incentives, long‑term incentive plans, restricted stock units, performance‑based equity awards, sign‑on equity, equity buyout arrangements and retention awards.
• Manage highly confidential executive searches and candidate information with discretion while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies and recruiting practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience.
• 5+ years of executive recruiting experience focused on Vice President‑level and above positions.
• Demonstrated success recruiting executive talent in a corporate or executive search firm environment.
• Deep expertise in executive search, talent identification and executive candidate assessment.
• Strong understanding of public company executive compensation and equity programs, including long‑term incentives and equity‑based compensation.
• Strong executive presence, business acumen and organizational awareness, with the ability to build credibility and influence with senior leaders.
• Strong negotiation, closing, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Application Review: We receive hundreds of applications for some roles. While review may take a few days, every applicant can expect communication regarding their application status.
• Recruiter/ Hiring Manager Call: 30 minute phone conversation
• Round 1 Interview: 60 minute Teams Video call
• Final Onsite Interview: 1 Hour onsite Case Study Presentation

WHY GENERAC?

• Make an impact. Work on products and solutions that help people, businesses, and communities stay powered and prepared.
• Grow your career. Take on meaningful challenges, build new skills and pursue opportunities across a growing global organization.
• Solve meaningful problems. Work alongside talented people to solve complex challenges across energy, technology, manufacturing, and business operations.
• Be part of what’s next. Generac is expanding beyond traditional backup power to deliver innovative energy solutions for the future.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Generac offers a comprehensive benefits program that may include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, employee stock purchase opportunities, education assistance and additional employee benefits. Eligibility varies based on role and employment status.

READY TO POWER WHAT’S NEXT?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.