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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Hybrid
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
Badger Meter is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who’s energized by the challenge of finding exceptional talent in competitive technical and engineering markets. If you’re a strategic talent advisor who thrives on building strong partnerships, shaping hiring strategies, and elevating the candidate experience, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact across our U.S. operations.
What You'll Do
Own and drive recruiting strategy
Partner closely with hiring leaders to deeply understand business needs, team dynamics, and future talent gaps
Build and execute targeted sourcing strategies using market insights, competitive intelligence, and creative outreach techniques
Lead searches for hard-to-fill and strategic roles across multiple disciplines and leadership levels
Elevate candidate experience & employer brand
Serve as a brand ambassador—articulating what makes Badger Meter a compelling place to build a career
Engage and nurture both active and passive candidates through a thoughtful, high-touch experience
Ensure a seamless and professional process from first contact through offer acceptance
Deliver high-impact hiring outcomes
Conduct structured screens to evaluate skills, experience, and culture alignment
Influence hiring decisions through consultative guidance and data-driven recommendations
Lead offer development and negotiation in partnership with hiring managers and HR
Shape and improve TA processes
Contribute to and lead initiatives aligned to employer branding, candidate experience, and recruiting process improvement
Stay ahead of talent trends, market conditions, and emerging sourcing strategies to drive continuous improvement
Mentor and develop junior team members or interns as needed
What You'll Bring
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally supporting technical, engineering, or manufacturing roles
Proven ability to fill complex, hard-to-find skill sets through creative sourcing strategies
Strong consultative approach—comfortable influencing and advising senior stakeholders
Expertise across sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, social platforms, networking, etc.)
Experience using structured interview techniques to assess both technical capability and cultural alignment
Data-driven mindset with the ability to adapt strategies based on market trends
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally with a focus on technical or engineering recruitment
Proven ability to fill complex, hard-to-find skill sets through creative sourcing strategies
Strong consultative approach—comfortable influencing and advising senior stakeholders
Expertise across sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, social platforms, networking, etc.)
Experience using structured interview techniques to assess both technical capability and cultural alignment
Data-driven mindset with the ability to adapt strategies based on market trends
Why This Role Stands Out
Strategic impact: Partner directly with leaders to shape hiring decisions—not just execute reqs
Autonomy + ownership: You own your pipeline, your strategy, and your outcomes
Continuous improvement culture: Opportunity to influence TA processes and employer brand
Strong team collaboration with opportunities to mentor and grow
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Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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