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Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

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

The Senior Recruiter holds a pivotal role in driving organizational success by identifying, attracting and hiring top tier global talent. Serving as a collaborative business partner, the incumbent will be responsible for executing recruiting efforts in partnership with hiring leaders that ensure we are finding and selecting the right people to grow our business.

You'll partner closely with HR Business Partners in developing and implementing innovative talent acquisition strategies that fuse external recruitment efforts with internal talent development initiatives, all while ensuring an inclusive and exceptional candidate experience.

The ideal candidate is results driven, a resilient problem solver, and has strong interpersonal skills leveraging their deep expertise to influence leaders. In addition to full cycle recruitment efforts, our Senior Recruiter has responsibility for a core capability of the Talent Acquisition function such as data & reporting, ATS oversight, recruitment marketing programs or other capabilities as needed.

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

Reports to: Manager, Talent Acquisition

What You Will Do at Graco

• 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.
• Maintain strong communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout all stages of the recruiting process for all assigned positions.
• 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.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• 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

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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).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has 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. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.