Executive Talent Acquisition Partner | CANADA

Sonova Gruppe; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Executive Talent Acquisition Partner to manage the recruitment of executive roles globally. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in executive recruiting and will advise senior leadership on talent strategy. This role offers a hybrid work model that supports flexibility and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in executive or senior-level recruiting.
• Strong track record with C-level and senior leadership.
• Fluency in English, with additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Executive Recruiting

Diverse Hiring Strategies

Analytical Mindset

Talent Planning

Tools

MS Office

ATS (SAP SuccessFactors)

Job description

Kitchener OR Mississauga, Ontario | Hybrid

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!

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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.