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Talent Acquisition Advisor

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Jul 27, 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 you had to fill a hard-to-source engineering or technical role. What did you do when the usual channels weren't working?

resourcefulness and knowledge of sourcing channels beyond job boards

Describe a time a hiring manager disagreed with your recommendation on a candidate. What happened?

ability to influence hiring decisions without just deferring or being overridden

Tell me about a time you had a large number of open requisitions at once. How did you prioritize?

organizational skill and time management under real workload pressure

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision made by HR or leadership around a hiring policy. How did you handle it?

judgment and professionalism when navigating internal disagreement

Technical

Walk me through how you'd run full-cycle recruitment for a Controls Engineer role, from intake with the hiring manager to offer.

whether the candidate has a real process for engineering hiring, not just generic recruiter steps

You're using Workday, Gem, and LinkedIn together. How would you use each of these tools day to day, and where do they overlap or create friction?

actual hands-on familiarity with this specific tool stack versus surface-level name-dropping

What do you know about hiring for manufacturing or industrial engineering roles, like Mechanical or Software Engineers in an industrial business, that's different from hiring for a typical corporate role?

real exposure to the specific talent pool this role covers, not generalist recruiting experience

What employment laws or regulations do you make sure you're following when screening and interviewing candidates?

working knowledge of compliance basics like EEO and interview question boundaries

How do you keep your ATS records accurate and clean when you're juggling multiple requisitions and moving fast?

attention to detail and discipline around data hygiene, not just recruiting charisma

Situational

A hiring manager tells you the job description you wrote doesn't match what they actually need, three weeks into the search. How do you handle that conversation?

stakeholder management skill and willingness to push back constructively

A candidate you really like drops out of the process because they felt communication was too slow. How would you prevent that going forward?

understanding of candidate experience and personal ownership of process gaps

How would you partner with an employer branding team to promote an open engineering req that's been sitting unfilled for a while?

collaborative instinct and creativity in talent attraction beyond posting a job

A hiring manager wants to skip a step in the process to move faster on a candidate. What do you do?

balance between business urgency and process integrity or compliance risk

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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? We are looking for a   Talent Acquisition Advisor   to join our team and play a key role in   identifying , attracting, and hiring top engineering talent. This role involves managing the full-cycle recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, and enhancing the   candidate   experience .   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   • Full-Cycle Recruitment:   Manage end-to-end hiring, from job postings to onboarding.   You will   hire for   the Industrial Business Group which caters to 1/ 3   of Ge nerac’s business.  The focus will primarily be on engineering positions such as: Controls Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers but not limited to them. • Talent   Attraction :   Identify   and   u tilize   various channels, including job boards, social media, and referrals, to attract top talent.     • Candidate Experience:   Ensure a seamless and engaging recruitment process for candidates   by providing prompt feedback   and being   timely   throughout the process.   • Stakeholder Collaboration:   Work closely with hiring managers and HR partners to align hiring strategies with business needs   and influence the   implementation   of   hiring best practices.   • 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.   Minimum   Qualification   • Bachelor's degree in human resources , Business Administration, or   a related   field (or equivalent experience).   • 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition and/or recruitment.   Any experience hiring   engineering roles within   manufacturing, mechanical , electrical   space   will be a bonus.     Skills Required   • Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment software. Our   stack is   Workday, Gem and LinkedIn.   • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations pertaining to recruiting.     • Strong verbal and written communication skills .   • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.   • Strong organizational and time management skills.   • Attention to detail in screening and evaluating candidates.   • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.   • Adaptability to changing priorities and recruitment needs.   “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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