Talent Acquisition Advisor

Waukesha HQ · On-site

About this role

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.


For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?



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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Company at a glance

Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.

We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.

As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.

Founded1959
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryElectric Power Generation
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
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