Senior Recruiter

About the role

This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle recruitment processes to efficiently fill open positions - creating job postings, sourcing passive candidates, screening/interviewing, and negotiating employment offers.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to hiring managers, driving proactive talent conversations through the use of data and insights to inform strategy, improve process efficiency, and influence stakeholders.
• Serve as a key partner in driving employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in a competitive talent market.
• Build inclusive, high performing candidate pipelines through targeted networking opportunities and organizational partnerships.
• May work with staffing agencies to fill hard to fill positions working to ensure the agency provides quality candidates and has top notch communication standards and practices.
• Ensure that the company’s recruiting process is executed with high quality, compliance, and professionalism at every step to deliver a world-class candidate experience reflective of Graco’s mission and values at every touchpoint.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR Partners, People Operations, Total Rewards) to support seamless hiring and onboarding processes and to align recruitment with broader talent strategies.
• Participates in or leads projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Broad experience (7+ years) in full-cycle recruitment in fast paced environment with a mix of Corporate and Agency preferred, preferably in a manufacturing and/or technical sales environment with 4 years of recruiting for the professional level, management, and sales positions.
• Experience with International recruitment experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in sourcing, recruitment marketing, employment law and talent technology ecosystems (e.g., Workday, LinkedIn, etc.).
• High sense of urgency with proven ability to effectively navigate shifting priorities.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively, both orally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a keen eye to flawless execution - Highly accountable with impeccable attention to detail.
• Commitment to provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements that enhance candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Experience operating in environments undergoing change or transformation, with the ability to adapt quickly and bring others along.
• Strong analytical skillset and data-driven orientation.
• Handles confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Experience incorporating inclusive recruiting practices into talent acquisition strategies.
• Accelerators Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
• The company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $87,000.00 - $152,200.00.

Schedule

This role is based out of our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.