Executive Talent Acquisition Partner | CANADA

Sonova Group; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sonova Group as an Executive Talent Acquisition Partner to lead the recruitment of high-impact executive roles across global markets. This role requires strong expertise in recruitment strategies and relationship building with senior leadership. The position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work model within a company committed to innovation and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in executive recruiting.
• Skilled in managing end-to-end recruitment for high-impact roles.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Executive Recruiting

Diversity Hiring Strategies

Data-Driven Talent Insights

Communication

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

MS Office

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Executive Talent Acquisition Partner | CANADA

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.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.