Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Integration in Calumet City, Illinois at Global Water Technology

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Integration

Human Resources | Global Water Technology, Inc.

Executive Narrative: The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Integration is a strategic Human Resources leadership role responsible for identifying, attracting, hiring, and successfully integrating exceptional talent into Global Water Technology. Operating within a highly specialized, relationship-driven industry, this role develops proactive talent acquisition strategies that build long-term workforce pipelines to support GWT's continued growth.

Reporting to the Director of People, Talent & Culture and working in partnership with the President, this position collaborates closely with Executive Leadership, Business Unit Leaders, Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, and hiring managers to understand workforce needs, recruit experienced industry professionals, identify emerging talent, and support the Company's organic growth, acquisitions, succession planning, and greenfield expansion.

Beyond recruitment, this role owns GWT's workforce integration strategy from offer acceptance through an employee's first anniversary, ensuring every new team member receives a structured, engaging, and successful transition into the organization while continuously improving onboarding and first-year success programs.

The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder who enjoys developing long-term professional relationships, connecting exceptional people with meaningful career opportunities, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent acquisition and workforce planning.

Success in this role is measured not only by the quality of talent recruited, but by the strength of candidate pipelines, first-year employee success and retention, leadership pipeline development, hiring manager satisfaction, and the continuous improvement of GWT's talent acquisition and workforce integration processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Strategy and Pipeline Development

· Partner with leadership to identify and develop workforce strategies supporting organizational growth, succession planning, and future staffing needs.

· Develop talent acquisition strategies aligned with current and future workforce needs across the organization.

· Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for experienced industry professionals, emerging talent, and succession planning before specific hiring needs arise.

· Develop and maintain a long-term network of water treatment professionals to support strategic recruiting, workforce planning, and succession planning.

· Identify emerging talent capable of developing into future technical leaders.

· Establish relationships with technical schools, universities, and industry associations.

· Represent GWT at industry conferences, recruiting events, career fairs, and networking opportunities.

· Develop recruiting strategies supporting greenfield expansion and new market growth.

· Foster GWT's reputation within the industry as an employer of choice.

Recruitment Process

· Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through offer acceptance.

· Author and maintain structured interview guides that improve candidate evaluation and align role objectives with GWT's vision, culture, and working behaviors.

· Lead structured interview processes that improve hiring consistency and decision quality.

· Ensure a consistent and professional candidate experience.

· Partner with hiring managers on candidate evaluation and selection.

· Continuously improve recruiting processes and best practices.

Employee Integration & First Year Success

· Own onboarding from offer acceptance through an employee's first anniversary.

· Define, develop, and administer "First Day" onboarding programs and processes.

· Ensure completion of all onboarding requirements.

· Develop and administer structured first-year integration milestones to support employee success.

· Coordinate first-year milestone reviews and accountability with hiring managers.

· Partner with managers to ensure new employees receive consistent coaching and support.

· Track and measure first-year engagement, retention, and success metrics.

· Ensure compliance with required training and certifications.

· Identify onboarding gaps and continuously improve workforce integration and the employee experience.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

· 8–12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, workforce planning, employee onboarding, or human resources.

· Demonstrated success recruiting experienced professionals within technical, industrial, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, engineering, or other relationship-driven industries.

· Experience proactively sourcing and recruiting passive candidates and building long-term recruiting pipelines.

· Strong interpersonal, networking, interviewing, communication, and relationship-building skills.

· Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence leaders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.

· Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches, onboarding activities, and priorities simultaneously.

· Experience developing structured onboarding programs, employee integration initiatives, or first-year success programs is preferred.

· Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting technologies.

Working Conditions: The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Integration role operates in a combination of office, remote, and field environments. The position requires regular collaboration with Executive Leadership, hiring managers, and employees across multiple regions and Business Units. Periodic travel is expected for recruiting activities, industry conferences, networking events, career fairs, onboarding, and visits to GWT locations. The role requires flexibility in scheduling to support recruiting initiatives, candidate interviews, onboarding activities, and organizational growth.

Physical Requirements: This position is primarily office-based but requires the ability to travel independently, attend meetings, conduct interviews, and participate in recruiting and onboarding activities at GWT facilities, industry events, customer locations, and educational institutions. The role requires the ability to utilize standard office technology and perform occasional walking, standing, and light lifting associated with travel and recruiting events.

Perks & Benefits:

· Competitive salary and comprehensive group health care benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

· Performance-based incentive plan tied to Company growth, strategic recruiting objectives, and achievement of key performance goals, providing meaningful additional earnings potential.

· Access to industry-leading training, leadership development, mentoring programs, and continuing education designed to support long-term career growth.

· Company reimbursement for approved professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, certifications, and association memberships relevant to the role.

· Opportunity to work directly with Executive Leadership while helping shape the future workforce of one of America's fastest-growing independent water treatment companies.

· Career advancement opportunities within a growing, nationally recognized organization in the commercial and industrial water treatment industry, an essential, recession-resilient, and mission-driven field.

· The opportunity to build and continuously improve GWT's talent acquisition, workforce integration, and leadership development programs, leaving a lasting impact on the Company's culture and long-term success.

Statement on Inclusiveness: Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) is an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity within our company. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

About Global Water Technology: Global Water Technology (GWT) is redefining excellence in commercial and industrial water treatment—and the nation is taking notice. Recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies, GWT continuously earns a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Since our founding in 1990, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner across diverse sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, commercial real estate, data centers, food and beverage, and new construction.

Our success is powered by our people—a team of dedicated experts who share a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering measurable results. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, professional growth is encouraged, and every team member has the tools and support to succeed. At GWT, we know that when our people succeed, our clients succeed.

We put clients at the center of everything we do, listening closely to understand their goals, challenges, and unique environments. By blending cutting-edge, data-driven applications with decades of hands-on expertise, we help them dramatically reduce water consumption, extend the life of their systems, and gain unmatched insight into water performance.

At GWT, we don’t just treat water—we build lasting partnerships, invest in our people, and empower our clients to achieve smarter, more sustainable operations while protecting one of the world’s most valuable resources.

*GWT does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third -party recruiting agencies. GWT will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates sent directly to GWT staff.