Senior Commercial 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 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 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

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Who can apply

Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.