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Talent Acquisition Advisor

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Aug 20, 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

Tell me about a time a hiring manager wanted something unrealistic, like an impossible turnaround or a candidate profile that doesn't exist in the market. What did you do?

how they push back on stakeholders without damaging the relationship

Give me an example of how you've used social media or an employer branding campaign to actually move the needle on applicant flow.

whether their branding experience produced measurable results, not just activity

Tell me about a candidate experience you inherited or noticed that was falling short, and what you changed about it.

whether they proactively improve process versus just executing what's handed to them

Describe a time you had to deliver bad news to a candidate, like a rejection after multiple rounds or a rescinded offer. How did you handle it?

emotional maturity and care for candidate experience even in hard moments

Tell me about a time you attended a job fair or networking event and it didn't go the way you expected. What did you learn?

adaptability and follow-through on offline sourcing efforts

Technical

Walk me through how you'd run the full recruitment cycle for a role here, starting from the intake conversation with a hiring manager all the way to an offer being accepted.

whether the candidate has an actual repeatable process versus ad hoc habits

How do you build a sourcing strategy for a role where the usual job boards aren't turning up enough candidates?

range of sourcing channels beyond posting and praying

What's your process for screening a candidate for technical fit when you personally don't have deep expertise in that function?

ability to screen competently outside their own subject matter comfort zone

What employment laws or regulations do you make sure you're thinking about during sourcing and screening, and where have you seen recruiters get this wrong?

real working knowledge of compliance risk, not textbook recall

Which ATS platforms have you worked in, and how do you make sure candidate records stay accurate when you're moving fast?

concrete systems experience and discipline around data hygiene

How do you decide what to report to hiring managers and leadership on recruitment progress, and what metrics do you actually track day to day?

whether they think about recruiting as measurable and accountable, not just relationship-driven

Situational

Say you're managing 15 open reqs at once and two hiring managers both need candidates by end of week. How do you decide what gets your attention first?

prioritization under real workload pressure

A hiring manager tells you a candidate you sourced and championed just isn't a culture fit, but you disagree. How do you handle that conversation?

how they navigate disagreement with a stakeholder while protecting the candidate experience

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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? The Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle for various positions within the organization. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, sourcing and screening candidates, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The Talent Acquisition Advisor will play a key role in building a strong employer brand and contributing to the overall success of the talent acquisition function. 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.”

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