Executive Recruiter

Generac Power Systems Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an Executive Recruiter to lead executive talent acquisition for Vice President and above roles across the enterprise.

You will partner with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to identify, assess and secure critical leadership talent, joining the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to shape search strategies and pipelines. You will develop tailored approaches, conduct assessments and provide market intelligence to support top-level hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive recruiting experience.
• 5+ years of executive recruiting experience focused on VP-level and above.
• Proven success recruiting executive talent in corporate or executive-search settings.
• Deep expertise in executive search, talent identification and candidate assessment.
• Strong understanding of public company executive compensation and equity programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Vice President and above positions across the enterprise, with occasional Director-level searches.
• Partner with executive leaders and HR Partners to understand leadership requirements and talent needs.
• Develop and execute customized executive search strategies including proactive sourcing and engagement of passive talent.
• Build and maintain executive talent pipelines through mapping, market research and relationship development.
• Conduct executive assessments, interviews and succession benchmarking for informed hiring decisions.
• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to support executive hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with Compensation to develop competitive offers and negotiate executive compensation packages.
• Manage highly confidential searches with discretion in compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Executive Recruiting

Stakeholder Engagement

Talent Market Insights

Executive Assessment

Negotiation

Discretion & Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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.

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.

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?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.