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 Manager, Emerging Talent Programs is a global strategic advisor who will influence the assessment and hiring of best-in-class student/entry level (i.e. intern, co-op, and recent graduate, trainee) talent.  This role will partner with Generac’s leadership, external academic institutions and professional organizations to provide global leadership in the creation/execution of an organization-wide strategy. 

Major Responsibilities 

Develop trusted business advisor relationships with key internal stakeholders -business leaders, hiring managers, HR business partners, Talent Management and TA Team to deploy recruiting strategies and achieve hiring goals

Partner with leaders to help determine Early Career hiring needs (i.e., engineers, customer success representatives, etc.) 

Maintain an understanding of workforce requirements to build forecasts, cultivate talent pools and leverage best practices to create a talent attraction plan

Create and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders – program administrators, career centers, faculty, student organizations, administrators

Analyze progress/results with current schools/programs to assist in identifying best practices, strengthen selection, and develop recommendations to build a strategic plan and achieve desired outcomes

Oversee development of a candidate pipeline that ensures an unparalleled candidate experience and generates strategic differentiated applicants

Collaborate with the DEI team and Business Resource Groups in developing partnerships with diversity organizations-national and regional conferences, networking events, presentations and other customized solutions

Partner with the Marketing Team and Talent Management to design and execute external candidate campaigns, partnerships to build Generac’s employer brand

Develop and lead attraction and education activities for in-person and virtual recruiting

Drive brainstorming and ideation to continuously optimize programs and processes

Monitor and report on program statistics as requested 

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field

Work Experience

7 years of hands-on recruiting or program management experience in a corporate or college setting

Experience using Applicant Tracking systems (Workday), CRMS’s, Handshake and LinkedIn

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong organizational, project, and time management skills (ability to balance multiple priorities)

Recruiting skills- including sourcing and screening candidates, career fair, event management and social media branding 

Competency in recruitment analytics- dashboard development, return on investment, stakeholder satisfaction

Exceptional consulting and presentations skills (written/oral)

Demonstrated competency in client service and stakeholder influencing, from hiring managers and interview teams to senior leaders and executives

Strong team and collaborative player

Program management knowledge

Ability to communicate to stakeholders challenges and mitigation strategies

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Bilingual

Strategic in designing and executing sourcing and recruiting plans

A master in tailoring communication to key stakeholders- Candidates, Schools and Hiring Managers 

Independently motivated and resilient with strong interpersonal/influencing skills 

Knowledgeable in leveraging recruiting trends and external market insights to assist in shaping the vision for Generac's emerging talent approach 

Experienced in serving as an employment branding champion for company mission and values

Inspirational in motivating talent to take their career to new heights 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  

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 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, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”