Recruiter

GEA; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage on day 1

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group is actively seeking a proactive Recruiter to own end-to-end recruitment for its USA and Canada operations. You will partner with hiring managers, craft engaging job ads, conduct interviews, and build talent pipelines across multiple divisions while traveling as needed to support employer branding and recruitment efforts.

The role emphasizes data-driven hiring, stakeholder credibility, and a focus on an exceptional candidate experience within an international environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in talent acquisition.
• Academic background in HR, business, psychology, or similar.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment across functions and levels.
• Strong active sourcing skills and engaging passive candidates.
• Ability to independently manage multiple recruitment projects.
• Experience optimizing recruitment processes and workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and credibility with hiring managers.
• Experience with Workday or another ATS is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; additional language recommended.
• Experience recruiting across countries and cultures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for USA and/or Canada.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and provide strategic recruitment advice.
• Create compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns.
• Conduct interviews and support managers through the selection process.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through networks, social media, job boards, and direct sourcing.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
• Drive process improvement and standardization of recruitment tools.
• Act as a link between local stakeholders and GEA’s global recruiter community.
• Lead employer branding initiatives, including career fairs and university partnerships.
• Represent GEA as an employer of choice in local and international markets.
• Monitor and report recruitment KPIs and use data-driven insights.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and promote GEA values.
• Travel to various locations across USA as required.

Skills

Sourcing skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English fluency

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

Workday

Job description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Your responsibilities and tasks

We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented Recruiter who will take ownership of recruitment activities for our operations in USA and Canada.

You will work closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and business leaders across multiple GEA divisions. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing international organization while driving recruitment excellence, talent attraction, and employer branding initiatives.

As recruitment responsibilities extend beyond the main location, a willingness to travel is essential. You will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and play a key role in ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

As our Recruiter, you will:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for positions across USA and/ or Canada
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand current and future talent needs and provide strategic recruitment advice.
• Create compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns that attract high-quality candidates.
• Conduct interviews and support managers throughout the selection and decision‑making process.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through various channels, including professional networks, social media, job boards, and direct sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Drive continuous improvement, optimization, and standardization of recruitment processes and tools.
• Act as a key link between local stakeholders and GEA’s global recruiter community.
• Lead and support employer branding initiatives, including participation in career fairs, university partnerships, networking events, and other talent attraction activities.
• Represent GEA as an employer of choice in local and international talent markets.
• Monitor and report recruitment KPIs and leverage data‑driven insights to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and promote GEA’s values throughout the recruitment process.
• Travel to various locations across USA as required to support recruitment and employer branding activities.

Your profile and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are a motivated and collaborative recruitment professional who thrives in an international environment and enjoys building strong relationships across cultures and functions.

We expect that the following qualifications resonate with you:

• Several years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a closely related HR field.
• Relevant academic background in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a similar discipline.
• Proven experience managing full‑cycle recruitment processes across different job functions and levels.
• Strong active sourcing skills and experience identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Ability to independently manage multiple recruitment projects while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Experience optimizing recruitment processes, systems, and workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to build credibility with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Experience with Workday or another HCM/ATS platform is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Fluency in at least one additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, etc.) is recommended.
• Experience recruiting across multiple countries and cultures is considered a strong advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel within USA and across the NAM region as business needs require.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,000 - $110,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the...

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them!...

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 19 countries in APAC & Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability. Outside APAC & Europe we are also certified in Colombia and Mexico.

GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.