Talent Acquisition Advisor

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to serve as a strategic partner for business leaders, guiding end-to-end recruitment for corporate and professional roles.

You will attract, assess, and hire top talent through proactive sourcing, market intelligence, and consultative partnerships with HR stakeholders, ensuring an engaging candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field or Equivalent Experience
• 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, HR, or related fields
• Experience with social media recruiting and employer branding initiatives.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process for assigned positions from posting to hire.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and create job postings.
• Assist interview process to maintain a uniform candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS and run recruitment reports.

Skills

ATS familiarity

Stakeholder communication

Relationship building

Talent sourcing

Data-driven hiring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS software

CRM

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Advisor serves as a strategic talent partner to business leaders, driving the end-to-end recruitment process for corporate and professional positions across the organization. This role is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent through proactive sourcing, market intelligence, and consultative partnership with hiring managers and HR stakeholders.

The Talent Acquisition Advisor manages all aspects of the hiring lifecycle, including workforce planning discussions, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interview facilitation, offer development, and candidate experience. Success in this role requires the ability to build strong relationships, influence hiring decisions through data and market insights, and deliver exceptional service to both candidates and business leaders.

As a trusted advisor, the Talent Acquisition Advisor leverages recruiting technologies, talent market intelligence, employer branding initiatives, and talent pipeline strategies to help the organization meet current and future workforce needs while ensuring a seamless and engaging hiring experience.

Major Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment Process:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned positions, from job posting to Ready for Hire
• Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and create job posting
• Assist in the interview process, helping to maintain a uniform and streamlined candidate and stakeholder experience
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies

Candidate Sourcing and Screening:

• Utilize multiple sourcing methods, including CRM, job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals, to attract potential candidates
• Screenings technical, cultural fit, potential

Candidate Experience:

• Ensure candidate journey exceeds stakeholder expectations

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partnering with Hiring Manager on market trends
• Work closely with hiring managers and HR to ensure alignment on recruitment process and strategies
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and candidate status

Employer Branding:

• Partner with employer branding team to promote the company as an employer of choice through LinkedIn/other social platforms
• Participate in job fairs, career events, and other networking activities

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Run reports on recruitment activities and metrics

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field or Equivalent Experience

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, HR, or related fields
• Experience with social media recruiting and employer branding initiatives.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy in managing candidate information and recruitment documentation.
• Thorough approach to screening and evaluating candidates.
• Ability to identify and resolve recruitment challenges.
• Proactive and resourceful approach to finding solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing recruitment needs and priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.