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 & Sourcing 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!
Key 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.
What Success Looks Like
Strong, role-ready pipelines for critical engineering and manufacturing roles
Reduced reliance on inbound applicants for niche skill sets
High response and engagement rates from proactive outreach
Positive hiring manager feedback on market insights and candidate quality
Minimum Qualification
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. Any experience hiring engineering roles within manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical space will be a bonus.
Skills Required
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
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
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.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“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.”
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What We Do
Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac
