Role OverviewWe are seeking a strategic, results-driven
Senior Commercial 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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
Bonus or EquityThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 99,600.00 - 166,300.00
