Senior Recruiter - IT

Intuitive Surgical; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical is seeking an experienced recruiting partner to support IT roles and other staffing needs across the business. You will drive full-cycle recruiting, manage high-volume pipelines, and advise hiring teams on market trends and best practices.

The role requires strong communication, relationship building, and project leadership in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of recruiting experience, proficiency with MS Office and ATS/ERP systems, and a track

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle recruiting.
• Judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria.
• Proactive approach to staffing goals and teamwork.
• Proven track record of high volume, high quality recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand staffing needs and market availability.
• Build and maintain relationships to support a smooth recruiting process.
• Collaborate with client groups to identify needs and manage all hiring phases.
• Coordinate closing conversations and ensure documentation is complete.
• Identify process improvements and lead recruiting projects.
• Use data to develop narratives that influence stakeholders.
• Present at meetings to improve interviewing and hiring skills.
• Develop sourcing strategies and channels to maintain candidate flow.
• Identify passive job seekers using various tactics.
• Drive timely sourcing and screening, and act as candidate advocate.
• Propose ongoing improvements to recruiting approaches.

Skills

High volume recruiting

Staffing goals ownership

Exceptional communication

Relationship building

Tools

MS Office

Workday

Applicant Tracking System

ERP

Talent Management

SmartRecruiters

Job description

Support the full-cycle hiring lifecycle as a consultative talent partner for IT roles across current and upcoming business needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand current and future staffing needs, position profiles, and market availability
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hiring teams to support a smooth recruiting process and advise on staffing best practices, trends, issues, and challenges
• Collaborate with client groups and support teams to proactively identify needs, shape creative sourcing strategies, and manage all phases of hiring
• Coordinate closing conversations and ensure application documentation is completed for all candidates
• Identify recruiting process improvement opportunities and execute and/or lead projects to implement improvements
• Use available data resources to develop compelling narratives that influence stakeholders and drive change
• Present at meetings and trainings to help leaders, new and experienced, improve interviewing and hiring skills
• Probe for key requirements and create creative sourcing strategies using market data to maintain strong candidate flow
• Develop and implement candidate sourcing channels, including networking, internet sourcing, employee referral programs, job fairs, trade fairs, associations, recruitment marketing, and other available sources
• Identify passive job seekers using a range of recruitment tactics and resources
• Make operational and strategic recruitment decisions to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Drive timely execution of sourcing and screening processes
• Manage the candidate process and act as a candidate advocate
• Propose and implement ongoing improvements to Intuitive’s recruiting approach

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of recruiting experience
• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle recruiting
• Judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results
• Proactive approach to achieving shared goals of the Staffing team
• Proven track record of high volume, high quality recruiting 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 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 and commitment to high internal customer service
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and address difficult situations
• Confidence and discretion to manage confidential information professionally
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships
• Experience working with diverse personalities and multiple employee levels
• Listening, fact-finding, conflict management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions and/or recommendations as appropriate

Technologies

• MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
• ERP
• Talent Management
• Applicant Tracking System
• Workday
• SmartRecruiters

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer

• 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 provided during application may be used to determine whether Intuitive Surgical must obtain an export license or implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP)
• If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements
• If applicable, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice

• Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
• If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, contact People Services at [e-mail]

Additional Information

• This position may be filled at a different job level than listed depending on business need and/or the selected candidate
• Compensation will be based primarily on the job level filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law
• Market-competitive compensation packages may include base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
• Typical hiring is not at the top end of the range; pay is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications
• Target compensation ranges are listed