Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist; Technical & Engineering

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

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 (Linked In 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…