Future Opportunity - Senior Technical Recruiter - Contractor

UNKNOWN; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Contract Recruiter to identify, attract and successfully place top talent across multiple business units. You will coordinate sourcing, interviewing and hiring while aligning with business needs and timelines.

This role requires partnering with hiring managers, designing strategic sourcing approaches, and driving high-volume, high-quality recruiting. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years’ experience are expected; healthcare/medical device experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of recruiting experience.
• Full lifecycle recruiting experience required.
• Proactive in achieving staffing team goals.
• Proven track record in high-volume recruiting across skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Hiring Managers to understand needs and positions.
• Build relationships to ensure smooth recruitment processes.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies using market data.
• Lead projects for process improvements in recruitment.
• Manage candidate process and advocate for applicants.
• Present at meetings to improve interviewing skills.

Skills

8+ years recruiting

full lifecycle recruiting

MS Office

relationship building

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SmartRecruiters

ATS experience

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. produces the da Vinci® Surgical System, a minimally invasive robotic surgery system that uses highly complex mechanics, replaceable instruments and accessories, and enhanced three-dimensional visualization to extend surgical technique and precision beyond the limits of the human hand.

Primary Function of Position

The Contract Recruiter plays a pivotal role in the identification, attraction and successful placement of top talent for current and future opportunities within one or more business units. This individual is responsible for identifying and promoting sourcing, interviewing and hiring best practices to align with business and customer needs. They drive timelines and promote various hiring initiatives including diversity talent attraction, recruiting programs, interviewing events, new manager trainings and strategic pipeline building. The Recruiter is a strategic talent partner and consultant for their customer group.

Essential Job Duties

• Consult with Hiring Managers to understand current and future needs and to fully understand positions profiles and market availability.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure a smooth recruiting process and consult with them regarding staffing best practices, trends, issues and challenges
• Partner with client groups and support teams to proactively identify needs, design creative recruitment strategies, and execute all phases of the hiring process including coordination of closing conversations and documentation with all applicants.
• Initiate ideas for process improvement opportunities and execute and/or lead projects to implement those ideas.
• Uses all available data resources to tell stories, to change minds, to persuade customers and to implement change.
• Presents at meetings and trainings to help leaders- new and old- improve their interviewing and hiring skill
• Probe to understand key requirements and develop creative sourcing strategies using market data to ensure strong candidate flow.
• Develop and implement sources for applicants using networking, internet sourcing, employee referral programs, job fairs, trade fairs, associations, recruitment marketing, Diversity Talent Attraction, and any other available sources.
• Identify passive job seekers using a full range of recruitment tactics, resources and energy
• Makes both operational and strategic decisions shaping recruitment strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive timely execution of sourcing and screening process
• Manage candidate process and act as a candidate advocate
• Propose and implement ongoing improvements to Intuitive's recruitment efforts
• Be an active participant in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Staffing team

Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of recruiting experience
• Must have demonstrated experience with full lifecycle recruiting
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Pro‑active in achieving the shared purpose and goals of the Staffing team
• Proven track record of high volume, high quality recruitment across multiple skill sets
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• ERP, Talent Management or Applicant Tracking System experience preferred.
• Self motivated; action and results oriented; able to multi‑task and manage/drive multiple requisitions and/or projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail with good organization and follow‑up skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and influence others in a positive manner.
• Strong client service orientation; offer and promote a high level of internal customer service.
• Capability to remain calm under pressure; comfortable addressing difficult situations.
• Confidence and discretion to professionally manage confidential information.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Proven experience working with diverse personalities and multiple levels of employees.
• Good listening, fact‑finding and conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions and/or recommendations as appropriate.

Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job)

• Bachelor's degree required

Working Conditions (As applicable - Any physical requirements for the job. If not applicable, state "none")

• none

Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have)

• Recruiting experience in a healthcare or medical device setting a strong plus
• Experience with Workday and/or SmartRecruiters

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.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan(“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending
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 base compensation ranges are listed.