Recruiting Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Recruiting Manager jobs in Wisconsin are most active in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like Advocate Aurora Health, Northwestern Mutual, and Kohler Co. maintain large talent acquisition teams. Demand is strongest in corporate recruiting, healthcare talent acquisition, and manufacturing workforce planning, reflecting Wisconsin's anchoring industries. Openings range from early-career recruiting leads stepping into management to senior managers overseeing multi-site hiring programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top employerGenerac Power Systems
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring17
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Outlook Group
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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Outlook Group
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Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Outlook Group
Neenah, Wisconsin
Business Development
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Canteen
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Frontline) - New Berlin, Wi
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Canteen
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Talent Acquisition Specialist (Frontline) - New Berlin, Wi
Canteen
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$60k - $65k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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APACHE STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CORP
HR Business Partner - Talent Acquisition
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APACHE STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CORP
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HR Business Partner - Talent Acquisition
APACHE STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CORP
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
51-200

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Advocate Aurora Health
Workday System Analyst - Talent Acquisition
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Advocate Aurora Health
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Workday System Analyst - Talent Acquisition
Advocate Aurora Health
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
$35.5 - $53.25/hr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Oneida ESC Group
Manager, Talent Acquisition
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Oneida ESC Group
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Manager, Talent Acquisition
Oneida ESC Group
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
201-500

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Recruiting Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
14 jobs
Madison
4 jobs
Waukesha
3 jobs
New Berlin
3 jobs
Neenah
2 jobs
Sussex
2 jobs
Oshkosh
2 jobs
Fond du Lac
2 jobs
Green Bay
1 job

Recruiting Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Generac Power Systems
Generac Power Systems2 open roles
Global Power Components
Global Power Components2 open roles
Baird
Baird1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Mining & Natural Resources

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting manager jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
  • Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience with at least two in a lead or supervisory role
  • Demonstrated experience managing applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
  • PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred by most Wisconsin corporate and healthcare employers
  • Proven ability to build recruiting strategies for high-volume or specialized technical roles
  • Strong familiarity with Wisconsin labor market conditions, local sourcing channels, and EEO compliance requirements

Recruiting Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a recruiting manager in Wisconsin?

Most recruiting managers in Wisconsin follow a path that begins with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on recruiting work. Wisconsin requires no state-issued license for this role. Many hiring managers favor candidates who hold a SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR credential, which signals professional rigor. Progressing into management typically means demonstrating success as a senior recruiter or lead before moving into a team oversight role.

How much do recruiting managers make in Wisconsin?

Recruiting managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $133,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $91,520 for the lowest 10% to over $215,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire recruiting managers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring recruiting managers in Wisconsin right now include Generac Power Systems, Global Power Components, and Baird, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and manufacturing headquarters means recruiting manager roles here often require experience managing specialized or high-volume hiring pipelines.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most recruiting manager jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Waukesha lead Wisconsin for recruiting manager openings. Milwaukee drives the most volume as home to major corporate headquarters in financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, while Madison's mix of state government, university system, and tech-sector growth sustains consistent demand, and Green Bay's large healthcare and consumer goods employers anchor the northeast corridor.

Are there remote recruiting manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than many management roles, since recruiting work is largely communication-based and can be performed effectively from any location. About 71% of recruiting manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in the HR function. Sourcing, screening, and interview coordination tend to be the most remote-friendly parts of the role, while onboarding coordination and hiring-manager partnership often pull people on-site at least part of the week.

How can I get hired as a recruiting manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior recruiter or HR generalist role into a team lead position before formally stepping into management. Large Wisconsin employers like Advocate Aurora Health, Oshkosh Corporation, and American Family Insurance regularly hire recruiting coordinators and talent acquisition specialists who can grow into manager-track roles over time. Earning a SHRM-CP or PHR credential strengthens a candidate's case significantly. Focusing on employers with formal HR development programs or apprenticeship pipelines gives candidates without management titles the clearest route in.

Where can I find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or going through an intermediary step.

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