Job Description

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Gardner Standard is a private investment firm that traces its origin to a Minnesota-based, family-run business founded in 1884. Today our family-owned firm owns nine companies and we are actively seeking additional long-term investments in lower middle-market companies that fit our long-term investment strategy. Representative examples of our companies include Shadin Avionics (engineered aircraft products), Fox Valley Elevator (residential elevators), Pacific Aero Tech (cockpit windows repair and overhaul), Williston Fire & Safety (life safety products and services) and Mid Valley Industries (large, precision-machined components).

We are seeking to hire an independent, take charge and visionary Talent Director committed to attracting top talent in innovative and strategic ways for key roles at our companies. In addition to recruiting to fill open positions, this role will also be responsible for influencing our overall recruiting strategies with fresh ideas and initiatives to ensure our recruiting process remains effective in finding top talent for our portfolio companies’ leadership and other career opportunities. This position will report directly to the President & CEO of Gardner Standard and will work closely with him and the leaders of our companies.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively source, screen, recommend candidates for next steps interviews, with an emphasis of finding outstanding senior leaders and engineers for our current and prospective portfolio companies
• Develop creative recruitment materials, strategies, programs, networks, and social media campaigns to attract candidates to open positions and source proactive network of possible future talent
• Partner with Gardner Standard’s President & CEO as well as portfolio company leadership to identify critical talent needs and develop and implement practice and/or market specific recruiting strategies and programs that drive impact in achieving business results
• Provide a best-in-class customer service experience for all applicants, candidates, interviews, and managers
• Maintain a high level of organization and ensure all processes are documented, followed, and improved upon appropriately
• Reassess and reprioritize when multiple conflicting priorities arise and excel in a fast-paced, high production environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Maintain a high level of integrity, sound judgment, & discretion regarding handling confidential or sensitive information

Requirements:

• 3+ year of recruiting experience
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred but not required
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading full life cycle recruitment efforts

Location: Preference for candidates that reside near our headquarters in Brooklyn, NY or in the metropolitan area where one or more of our portfolio companies are based: Minneapolis, MN, Milwaukee, WI, Seattle WA, Appleton, WI or Toledo, OH

Benefits available: Yes

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• We use the Culture Index Survey as part of the hiring process. To apply: Please cut-and-paste the following link and follow the instructions:

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Work Location: Remote

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