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 Emerging Talent Programs Manager serves as a strategic advisor and program leader focused on designing, implementing, and leading early-career and pipeline-building initiatives that attract, develop, hire and retain top-tier talent. This role oversees programs such as internships, ensuring they align with organizational workforce needs and long‑term talent strategies.This role partners with leaders, training teams, schools, unions, workforce development organizations, and community partners to design and execute a comprehensive talent strategy that supports Generac’s workforce needs.
Design, develop, and execute a holistic emerging talent strategy that supports organizational growth and future workforce planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, and training teams, with a strong focus on skilled trades and early‑career hiring needs.
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess workforce demand and translate business needs into actionable talent strategies.
Build forecasts, cultivate talent pools, and apply best practices to create effective and scalable talent attraction plans.
Establish and strengthen relationships with external partners including schools, program administrators, faculty, student organizations, unions, and workforce development organizations.
Evaluate the performance of current schools and programs, identifying best practices and opportunities for improvement to drive better outcomes.
Oversee the development of a high‑quality candidate pipeline that delivers an exceptional candidate experience and differentiated talent.
Partner with internal teams to design and execute external recruiting campaigns and partnerships that enhance Generac’s employer brand.
Lead in‑person and virtual attraction, education, and recruiting activities.
Drive continuous improvement through brainstorming, innovation, and process optimization.
Analyze program metrics, feedback, and talent outcomes to measure effectiveness, demonstrate ROI, and guide future enhancements.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of hands‑on experience in recruiting, early‑career programs, or program management in a corporate or higher‑education environment.
3+ years of experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, CRMs, Handshake, and LinkedIn.
Skills & Capabilities
Strong organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Solid recruiting expertise, including sourcing, screening, career fairs, event management, and social media branding.
Experience with recruitment analytics, dashboards, ROI analysis, and stakeholder satisfaction metrics.
Excellent consulting, communication, and presentation skills (written and verbal).
Proven ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels, from hiring managers to senior leaders.
Collaborative mindset with strong program management capabilities.
Ability to clearly communicate challenges, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
This role sits on-site in Waukesha, WI.
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.”
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.
We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.
As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
