Talent Acquisition Partner

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Camping , Watercraft and Diving!

Your HR Adventure awaits. Come help shape the future growth of Johnson Outdoors by playing a key role within the Human Resources department. Located at our downtown corporate headquarters in Racine, on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the person in this role develops and executes effective recruiting strategies to attract and hire top talent across a variety of roles, including professional, technical, and leadership positions. Sources candidates through multiple platforms, managing the full recruitment lifecycle, and partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure hiring practices align with organizational goals. Monitors key recruiting metrics, applies best practices, and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and diversity in hiring.

Sourcing

• Develops and executes sourcing plans for a wide range of roles, including entry-level, professional, and some leadership positions.
• Builds and maintains passive candidate pipelines using multiple online platforms and innovative sourcing techniques.
• Identifies and recommends external search partners to VP, HR for specialized or hard-to-fill roles to enhance candidate reach and search quality.

Recruitment Execution

• Manages the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, and onboarding.
• Ensures a smooth and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Applies creative approaches to attract diverse and high-quality talent in competitive markets.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partners closely with HR colleagues and hiring managers to align recruiting efforts with business needs and workforce planning.
• Provides regular updates to leadership on hiring progress, talent trends, and recruitment outcomes.
• Acts as a consultative resource to troubleshoot challenges and recommend process improvements.

Data & Process Optimization

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports key recruitment metrics to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Uses data insights to drive efficiency and enhance sourcing and hiring practices.
• Continuously researches and applies best practices to improve recruitment effectiveness and cost-efficiency.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensures recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains consistency and integrity across all hiring practices and documentation.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of full life cycle recruiting experience within a corporate recruiting environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
• Proven ability to source passive and active candidates using a variety of modern techniques and platforms, including Boolean searches, job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Knowledge of effective screening and interviewing techniques, such as behavioral and situational interviewing.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective correspondence with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations to ensure a compliant hiring process.
• HRIS knowledge: Familiarity with HR Information Systems (HRIS) for basic employee data management. Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines and track recruitment metrics.
• Experience using recruitment metrics and data to assess performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience supporting talent acquisition projects focused on process improvement or specific hiring initiatives.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event's needs or mission requirements.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the management bonus program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
• Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
• Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.