Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Job description

At Fortive, we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are deeply committed to building diverse, high-performing teams – believing that inclusivity drives stronger outcomes for our customers and a competitive advantage in the markets we serve. Role Overview We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across key commercial functions, including Sales, Customer Support, Marketing, and Business Development. This individual will bring deep expertise in commercial talent markets, a strong track record of delivering top-tier hires, and the ability to influence stakeholders through data, insight, and partnership. This role requires a balance of strategy and execution – combining advanced sourcing, consultative business partnership, and a best-in-class candidate experience. Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Leadership - Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities and commercial growth objectives - Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders on talent market trends, workforce planning, and hiring strategy Advanced Sourcing & Talent Attraction - Develop and deploy innovative, multi-channel sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber, diverse talent - Proactively engage passive candidates and build long-term pipelines for critical roles Candidate Assessment & Experience - Lead structured screening and interview processes to assess capabilities, competencies, and cultural alignment - Deliver a high-touch, transparent candidate experience that reflects Fortive’s values Stakeholder Partnership - Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and success profiles - Establish clear expectations, drive alignment, and lead regular intake and calibration discussions Talent Pipelining & Workforce Planning - Build and maintain strategic talent pipelines aligned to future hiring needs and market conditions - Anticipate talent gaps and proactively develop solutions Employer Brand & Market Positioning - Champion Fortive’s employer value proposition through innovative branding and outreach strategies - Partner on initiatives that elevate awareness and engagement across target talent segments Data & Insights-Driven Recruiting - Leverage recruiting data and market intelligence to optimize sourcing strategies and improve outcomes - Track key performance metrics and provide actionable insights to stakeholders Executive-Level Advisory - Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation trends, and competitive benchmarking - Influence hiring decisions through data, storytelling, and market expertise Onboarding & Retention Partnership - Partner with HR to ensure smooth candidate transitions and support initiatives that improve retention and engagement Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization - Significant experience (7+ years) recruiting for senior-level commercial roles (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Business Development) - Proven ability to independently lead complex, high-impact hiring initiatives - Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-enabled tools, and talent market mapping - Strong analytical capabilities with experience using data to inform recruiting strategies - Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders - Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse geographies and cultures - Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity Preferred Qualifications - Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to partner across business units, functions, and leadership levels to deliver results - Operational Excellence: Experience operating within structured business systems (e.g., Fortive Business System) and driving process discipline - Business Acumen: Ability to quickly understand business priorities and translate them into effective hiring strategies - Self-Leadership: Highly self-motivated with strong judgment and the ability to operate autonomously - Market Expertise: Deep network within commercial talent markets and demonstrated success engaging passive candidates