Req #137

Corporate Headquarters, N120 W19129 Freistadt Road, Germantown, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM

WAGO is the backbone of a smart, connected world.

WAGO Corporation is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment while developing long term talent pipelines through recruiter, staffing agencies, community, school, college and early career partnerships. This role also supports employee listening through new-hire surveys, stay interviews and other talent-related feedback activities.

WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans - life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience
3–5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or corporate recruiting, with demonstrated expertise managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition intake and sourcing through interviewing, candidate selection and offer
Experience recruiting across multiple disciplines, including manufacturing, engineering, technical, sales, and professional/corporate positions; manufacturing or industrial experience preferred
Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, candidate assessment, interviewing techniques, and selection methodologies
Proven ability to develop proactive sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines, and identify and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, job boards, and other sourcing channel
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define candidate profiles, establish recruitment strategies, and manage hiring expectations
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to monitor recruitment metrics, identify trends, support reporting, and recommend process improvements
Excellent communication, relationship-building, stakeholder management, and candidate engagement skills, with a demonstrated commitment to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience
Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and competing priorities while maintaining strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive recruitment matters
Exposure to U.S. and Canadian employment markets and recruitment practices preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

Own full-cycle recruiting, including job requisitions, job postings, sourcing, resume screening, interviews, selection and offers
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop appropriate recruitment strategies
Assist managers with job descriptions, candidate profiles and selection criteria
Determine appropriate use of staffing partners and external recruiting resources
Manage applicant tracking system processes and ensure data accuracy
Support staffing needs in positions and functions where recruitment is particularly challenging
Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug testing and required pre-hire documentation
Create a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process
Monitor recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness

Staffing Partners

Manage relationships with staffing agencies and recruiting partners
Negotiate and maintain staffing partner agreements and required insurance documentation
Monitor staffing partner performance and costs
Ensure appropriate documentation and compliance requirements are maintained

Workforce Development & Talent Pipeline

Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities and technical schools
Establish relationships with local high schools and career-readiness programs
Represent the company at career fairs, recruiting events and community workforce initiatives
Build long term talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions

Employee Engagement

Conduct candidate experience surveys
Conduct new-hire surveys and check-ins
Conduct stay interviews
Identify recurring themes related to employee experience, retention and organizational culture
Provide summarized feedback and trends to the HRBP and Sr Director of Human Resources
Partner with the HRBP on appropriate follow-up actions based on employee feedback

Employer Branding & Community Presence

Support employer branding and recruiting communications
Promote the company’s employment opportunities within the local community
Build relationships that strengthen the company’s reputation as an employer
Identify opportunities to increase awareness of careers in manufacturing and industrial automation

HR Team Support

Support employee engagement and communication initiatives as needed
Provide recruiting-related reporting and analysis
Provide backup HR support during periods of high workload
Participate in HR projects, company events and initiatives as assigned

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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