Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Intuitive Surgical · Sunnyvale, CA
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Role summary
Intuitive Surgical seeks a Vice President of Talent Acquisition to lead global hiring strategy and scale the TA function across regions. The role involves shaping talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth, building regional capabilities, modernizing processes, and developing a high-performing team across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.
What they're looking for
- 15+ years of talent acquisition leadership experience with 10+ years managing TA leaders across regions
- Proven experience scaling TA functions through rapid growth and establishing recruiting in multiple geographies
- Background in hardware manufacturing, technology manufacturing, or similarly complex technical environments
- Reputation for building strong employer brands and converting top talent in competitive markets
- Demonstrated success modernizing TA through technology, automation, and process simplification
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate workforce data into actionable insights for executives
- Collaborative leadership style with credibility to partner across Finance, HR, and business functions
What you'll be doing
- Develop multi-year talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth priorities and market conditions
- Establish planning rhythm with Finance and HR to align hiring priorities, investment, and recruiting capacity
- Strengthen regional leadership and recruiting capabilities outside the US with accountability and local flexibility
- Lead adoption of new technology, processes, and approaches that improve hiring outcomes and reduce unnecessary work
- Build and develop an exceptional TA team with clear direction, coaching, and support for growth
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