Executive Talent Acquisition Partner 1

Sonova AG; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova AG is seeking an Executive Talent Acquisition Partner responsible for leading the recruitment process for executive roles globally. This position involves partnering with senior leadership to address talent needs and delivering data-driven insights. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of executive recruiting experience, a strong focus on building diverse hiring strategies, and proficiency with various recruitment tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in executive recruiting, preferably globally.
• Confident in managing end-to-end recruitment for high-impact roles.
• Fluent in English with other languages as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment process for executive roles globally.
• Advise senior leadership on market trends and strategic solutions.
• Build and manage talent pipelines for key leadership positions.

Skills

Executive Recruiting

Diversity Hiring Strategies

Relationship Management

Data-Driven Insights

Analytical Mindset

Tools

MS Office

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Executive Talent Acquisition Partner

The Executive Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for leading the end-to-end selection process and external pipeline building of assigned Top Executive and Business Critical (BCP) roles across functions globally while building relationships with the senior leadership (inc. Management Board) teams. They are also responsible for advising senior leadership on supply vs. demand of niche skillsets and provide solutions across executive hiring-related challenges.

Responsibilities :

Lead the full recruitment process for executive and business-critical roles globally (from intake to offer).

Build and manage talent pipelines for key leadership positions to strengthen succession planning.

Advise senior leadership on market trends, talent availability, and strategic hiring solutions.

Partner with HR and business leaders to understand internal capability gaps and external talent needs.

Manage relationships with executive search partners and other sourcing channels.

Deliver data-driven talent insights and ensure an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Drive process improvements and help evolve executive hiring practices using innovative tools (e.g., SonovaX).

More about you :

8+ years of experience in executive or senior-level recruiting, preferably across global markets.

Strong track record working with C-level and senior leadership, both internally and externally.

Skilled in building diverse pipelines and inclusive hiring strategies.

Confident in managing end-to-end recruitment for high-impact roles.

Analytical mindset with a strategic approach to hiring and talent planning.

Fluent in English (other languages like German, French, or Spanish are a plus).

Comfortable with tools like MS Office, ATS (SAP SuccessFactors), and other recruiting platforms.

A minimum of 200Mb / sec download and 10Mb / sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote / hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact mailto : [e-mail]

How we work :

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

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