Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition- Sales

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$100K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, particularly in a fast-paced Sales environment.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a team, preferably in a matrixed structure.
  • Proven track record in utilizing recruiting analytics for decision-making and process enhancements.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage data to identify recruiting trends and influence business decisions.
  • Analyze hiring performance metrics to drive process improvement.
  • Create visual dashboards and presentations to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Educate stakeholders on best practices in talent selection and market trends.
  • Streamline and enhance recruiting processes across teams.
  • Lead change management initiatives and ensure stakeholder alignment.
  • Develop innovative solutions to address evolving recruitment needs.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation packages including base pay and equity options.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture fostering growth and innovation.
  • Potential for hybrid work arrangements, depending on business needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

This role leads a team of Talent Acquisition professionals supporting a fast-paced Sales organization. You will drive hiring outcomes through data-driven decision-making, process excellence, and strong stakeholder partnership. Success requires translating recruiting metrics and market intelligence into clear actions, elevating recruiter capability, and delivering an exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Insights
  • Leverage recruiting metrics, market intelligence, and workforce data to identify trends, surface opportunities, and influence business decisions.
  • Analyze hiring performance (e.g., funnel conversion, time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience) to drive continuous improvement.
  • Create and deliver dashboards, business reviews, and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Educate stakeholders on best practices in interviewing, candidate assessment, talent selection, workforce planning, and market trends.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and execute opportunities to streamline, standardize, and improve recruiting processes across business units and stakeholder groups.
  • Drive continuous process improvement through feedback loops, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Lead change management efforts by aligning stakeholders, communicating impact, and ensuring sustainable adoption.
  • Develop creative, scalable solutions to address challenges, talent shortages, and evolving business needs (including thoughtful use of AI-enabled workflows).

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and TA professionals to achieve hiring goals and deliver high-quality service.
  • Set clear performance expectations, monitor team effectiveness, and drive accountability for results.
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of growth, trust, inclusion, continuous learning, and high performance.
  • Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centric service delivery within the Talent Acquisition function.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Programs
  • Lead and contribute to enterprise-wide projects and strategic initiatives that improve recruiting effectiveness, stakeholder satisfaction, and organizational outcomes.
  • Influence organizational change by building compelling business narratives and aligning data to strategic priorities.

Required Skills and Experience
  • 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience supporting a fast-paced, dynamic Sales organization.
  • 5+ years of people management experience with direct oversight; experience in a matrixed environment strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to use recruiting analytics to diagnose issues, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable improvement.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.


Qualifications

Required Education
  • Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

Working Conditions

none

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Demonstrated success driving full lifecycle Sales recruiting through team leadership and enablement.
  • Proficiency with Workday HCM/ATS and AI-enabled recruiting workflows.
  • Experience using AI to improve process efficiency and generate innovative solutions.
  • Advanced data storytelling skills (dashboards, business reviews, executive-ready insights).


Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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