Emerging Talent Programs Manager

Generac•Waukesha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. The Emerging Talent Programs Manager serves as a strategic advisor and program leader focused on designing, implementing, and leading early-career and pipeline-building initiatives that attract, develop, hire and retain top-tier talent. This role oversees programs such as internships, ensuring they align with organizational workforce needs and long‑term talent strategies. This role partners with leaders, training teams, schools, unions, workforce development organizations, and community partners to design and execute a comprehensive talent strategy that supports Generac’s workforce needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of hands‑on experience in recruiting, early‑career programs, or program management in a corporate or higher‑education environment.
3+ years of experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, CRMs, Handshake, and LinkedIn.
Strong organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Solid recruiting expertise, including sourcing, screening, career fairs, event management, and social media branding.
Experience with recruitment analytics, dashboards, ROI analysis, and stakeholder satisfaction metrics.
Excellent consulting, communication, and presentation skills (written and verbal).
Proven ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels, from hiring managers to senior leaders.
Collaborative mindset with strong program management capabilities.
Ability to clearly communicate challenges, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute a holistic emerging talent strategy that supports organizational growth and future workforce planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, and training teams, with a strong focus on skilled trades and early‑career hiring needs.
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess workforce demand and translate business needs into actionable talent strategies.
Build forecasts, cultivate talent pools, and apply best practices to create effective and scalable talent attraction plans.
Establish and strengthen relationships with external partners including schools, program administrators, faculty, student organizations, unions, and workforce development organizations.
Evaluate the performance of current schools and programs, identifying best practices and opportunities for improvement to drive better outcomes.
Oversee the development of a high‑quality candidate pipeline that delivers an exceptional candidate experience and differentiated talent.
Partner with internal teams to design and execute external recruiting campaigns and partnerships that enhance Generac’s employer brand.
Lead in‑person and virtual attraction, education, and recruiting activities.
Drive continuous improvement through brainstorming, innovation, and process optimization.
Analyze program metrics, feedback, and talent outcomes to measure effectiveness, demonstrate ROI, and guide future enhancements.