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Manager, Talent Acquisition

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through how you've managed a full-cycle recruitment team before. How many recruiters, what kinds of roles, and how did you split up the requisition load?

whether the candidate has actually run a team at a comparable scale versus just recruiting solo

Tell me about a time you had to redesign a recruiting process because it wasn't working. What was broken, what did you change, and how did you get people to adopt it?

experience owning process design and driving adoption, not just identifying problems

Tell me about a diversity recruitment strategy you built or ran. What did you actually do differently, and what happened as a result?

concrete ownership of diversity sourcing outcomes rather than a general commitment statement

Describe a time you had to coach or discipline a recruiter whose performance or behavior wasn't meeting expectations. How did that conversation go?

comfort with direct feedback and progressive discipline, not just cheerleading a team

How have you managed relationships with third-party agencies, campus programs, or immigration processes, and what's gone wrong in one of those before?

breadth of experience across the ancillary programs this role owns, and how they handle friction with vendors or partners

Technical

What applicant tracking systems and CRM tools have you worked with, and tell me about a time you were the go-to expert who trained others on one?

depth of hands-on ATS/CRM expertise versus surface familiarity

What do you know about Affirmative Action Plan requirements, and how have you built recruiting practices around meeting them?

real working knowledge of AAP compliance versus a vague awareness of the term

What sourcing channels and tools have you used for passive candidates, especially for hard-to-fill or plant-level roles, and which actually worked?

practical sourcing know-how beyond posting jobs and waiting

Situational

How would you set up recruiting metrics and goals for a team, and what would you actually do when a recruiter is consistently missing them?

whether they can define meaningful KPIs and handle performance management, not just report numbers

Say a hiring manager wants to skip steps in the ATS process to move faster on a role they consider urgent. What do you do?

willingness to enforce compliance and process discipline under business pressure

Imagine two business group leaders both need urgent hires and your team is stretched thin. How do you decide who gets priority and how do you communicate that?

ability to manage competing stakeholder demands and requisition allocation under constraint

How do you decide what to build a documented process or toolkit around versus what to leave flexible for individual recruiters?

judgment on standardization versus autonomy in a fast-changing environment

A business leader tells you their team's hiring standards are too slow and want to bypass some of your process. How do you respond and what do you say to them?

ability to influence and coach leadership on recruiting practices without simply capitulating

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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? JOB SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Manager will manage the company’s professional or plant recruitment process and team. This includes designing and modifying recruiting procedures and strategies, recording recruiting metrics, supervising the recruiting team and monitoring the recruiting team’s performance . The TA Manager will also oversee recruitment programs/relationships including; campus, relocation, immigration, affirmative action and Third Party Agency.  In addition, the TA Manager will be the subject matter expect on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tool. This person will strategically p artner with HR Business Partners/ Leadership as well as the Business Group Leaders to ensure needs are met.  Develops and documents professional recruiting policies and/or programs to attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce; provide recommendations to address organizational needs and geographical challenges by utilizing the applicant tracking system, as well as the associated compliance requirements.     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience  • At least 5 years of progressive work experience in full-cycle recruitment • 3 years leadership experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • 5 years of experience in a metrics-oriented environment, with the ability to track individual recruitment goals and supporting strategic initiatives; • 5 years of experience in sourcing active and passive candidates • 5 years of experience working with and improving recruiting processes • 5 years of experience working with applicant tracking systems ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Professional Recruitment Ownership • Partner with the HR Leadership to ensure the Business Group and Core needs are met   • Develop and document recruiting and sourcing policies and/or programs to attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce; provide recommendations to address organizational needs and geographical challenges. • Create, and maintain process documentation / reference materials on the professional Recruitment processes. Train and mentor Hiring Managers, HR Representatives and HR teams on these processes. Review these processes to ensure continued accuracy and compliance with changing laws and business needs • Audit the applicant tracking system and monitor the staff to ensure the processes are followed consistently and the standards for hiring are sustained /maintained. • Own Applicant Tracking System documentation, processes and training for professional recruitment processes. • Meet the defined expectations for the Affirmative Action Plan and the associated data requirements. • Establish Diversity recruitment strategies and implement with recruitment team. • Establish Recruitment team goals and metrics • Coach, mentor and train Professional Recruiters and ensure key performance indicators are met • Manage and maintain the ongoing development and proper use of the CRM tool to ensure a proactive approach to Recruitment. • Research and implement cutting edge recruitment trends to adapt to the fast changing market environments • Influence and coach company leaders on best Recruitment practices and trends Professional Recruitment Sourcing Strategy and Tools • Create strategic sourcing methods, tools and documented processes for business groups.  Develop and maintain a documented strategy, processes, appropriate use timeline, and toolkit for candidate sourcing and ongoing candidate campaigns. • Train and consult with Professional recruiters on appropriate sourcing strategies, strategic sourcing tools/templates/timelines, and on candidate campaigns for future openings as driven by business and recruiting needs.  • Support additional sourcing for roles regionally as needed. • Manage employee procurement budget for professional recruitment Team Supervision and Coaching • Select, coach, and develop staff. Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manage performance, recognizing achievements and provide feedback.  Administering progressive discipline when necessary. • Serve as a subject matter expert to the Recruiters in the areas of social media sourcing strategies utilizing established protocol. • Serve as a subject matter expert and coach to the Recruiters in the areas of recruiting processes / standards, utilizing the applicant tracking system, as well as the associated compliance requirements.  • Responsible for day-to-day professional recruiting operation decisions such as requisition load assignments, metrics and efficiency Recruiting for Roles as Defined. Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to understand the recruiting function from candidate, HR and business leader perspective • Knowledge of Affirmative Action Plans • Demonstrated flexibility and aptitude working with numerous types of business fields and personalities • Ability to work within a fast-paced, growing and dynamic environment • Highly effective interpersonal communication skills • Advanced analytical and project management skills • Highly organized and detail oriented; • Ability to challenge the status quo and willing to “roll up the sleeves and get things done” with a “can do” attitude • Professional depth and experience necessary to deal with shifting priorities and moving deadlines • Ability to lead, mentor and effectively partner with teams to achieve performance goals; • Ability to make sound business decisions with proficiency in attaining the right talent for the business; Level of Independence : This position acts under the direction of the Director of Talent Acquisition or Talent Acquisition Senior Manager “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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