Talent Acquisition Advisor

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment across our Industrial Business Group in Wisconsin. You will attract top talent through job boards, social media, and referrals while delivering a seamless candidate experience and timely feedback.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR to align hiring strategies and promote Generac’s employer brand. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, compliant approach to recruitment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition and/or recruitment.
• Experience hiring engineers in manufacturing/mechanical/electrical spaces is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment: manage end-to-end hiring from job postings to onboarding.
• Talent attraction across job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience with timely feedback.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to align hiring strategies.
• Partner with employer branding to promote opportunities and position Generac as an employer of choice.
• Maintain accurate ATS records and ensure compliance with internal policies and employment laws.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Gem

Yello

LinkedIn

Job description

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our team and play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent. This role involves managing the full-cycle recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, and enhancing the candidate experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about connecting top talent with the right opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage end-to-end hiring, from job postings to onboarding. You will hire for the Industrial Business Group which caters to 1/3 of Generac’s business.
• Talent Attraction: Identify and utilize various channels, including job boards, social media, and referrals, to attract top talent.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a seamless and engaging recruitment process for candidates by providing prompt feedback and being timely throughout the process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers and HR partners to align hiring strategies with business needs and influence the implementation of hiring best practices.
• Employer Branding: Partner with the employer branding team to promote open opportunities to attract top talent and to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with internal policies and external employment laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition and/or recruitment. Any experience hiring engineering roles within manufacturing, mechanical, electrical space will be a bonus.

Skills Required

• Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment software. Our stack is Workday, Gem, Yello and LinkedIn.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail in screening and evaluating candidates.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and recruitment needs.