Talent Acquisition Advisor

Generac Power Systems • Sussex, WI

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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. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to drive proactive talent attraction and sourcing strategies for critical roles across the Industrial Business Group. This role focuses on identifying, engaging, and building pipelines for hard‑to‑find talent, while partnering closely with hiring managers to translate market insights into hiring outcomes. 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition with a heavy focus on sourcing, talent mapping, pipeline building through pipeline building through proactive outreach, sourcing campaigns, and talent community management.
• Advanced LinkedIn sourcing and boolean search capability
• Talent market research, labor market intelligence, and competitor mapping
• Ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach and employer value propositions for niche talent audiences
• Data-driven sourcing and pipeline optimization, leveraging outreach and funnel performance metrics
• Familiarity with ATS and CRM platforms; experience with Workday, Gem, and LinkedIn strongly preferred
• Strong prioritization and workflow management skills across proactive sourcing pipelines
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, market-oriented approach
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruitment compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• Any experience hiring engineering roles within manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical space will be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Proactive Talent Sourcing & Market Mapping: Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, market research, and talent mapping for engineering and manufacturing roles within the Industrial Business Group.
• Hiring & Conversion Ownership: Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to convert sourced and inbound talent through an effective, data-informed hiring process from initial engagement to offer and onboarding.
• Talent Attraction Strategy: Design and execute targeted talent attraction strategies by role family and skill set, leveraging candidate personas, labor market insights, and compelling outreach messaging across LinkedIn, Gem, referrals, and talent communities.
• Candidate Engagement & Experience: Deliver a high-touch candidate experience from first outreach through offer, ensuring personalized communication, transparency, and timely follow-up throughout the hiring journey.
• Hiring Manager Advisory: Educate and influence hiring managers on market conditions, sourcing feasibility, and competitive talent insights to shape realistic and effective hiring strategies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees