Senior Commercial Talent Acquisition Partner

At Fortive , we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are deeply committed to building diverse, high-performing teams – believing that inclusivity drives stronger outcomes for our customers and a competitive advantage in the markets we serve.
Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Commercial Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting across key commercial functions, including Sales, Customer Support, Marketing, and Business Development. This individual will bring deep expertise in commercial talent markets, a strong track record of delivering top-tier hires, and the ability to influence stakeholders through data, insight, and partnership.

This role requires a balance of strategy and execution – combining advanced sourcing, consultative business partnership, and a best-in-class candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Leadership

- Define and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities and commercial growth objectives

- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders on talent market trends, workforce planning, and hiring strategy

Advanced Sourcing & Talent Attraction

- Develop and deploy innovative, multi-channel sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber, diverse talent

- Proactively engage passive candidates and build long-term pipelines for critical roles

Candidate Assessment & Experience

- Lead structured screening and interview processes to assess capabilities, competencies, and cultural alignment

- Deliver a high-touch, transparent candidate experience that reflects Fortive ’s values

Stakeholder Partnership

- Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and success profiles

- Establish clear expectations, drive alignment, and lead regular intake and calibration discussions

Talent Pipelining & Workforce Planning

- Build and maintain strategic talent pipelines aligned to future hiring needs and market conditions

- Anticipate talent gaps and proactively develop solutions

Employer Brand & Market Positioning

- Champion Fortive ’s employer value proposition through innovative branding and outreach strategies

- Partner on initiatives that elevate awareness and engagement across target talent segments

Data & Insights-Driven Recruiting

- Leverage recruiting data and market intelligence to optimize sourcing strategies and improve outcomes

- Track key performance metrics and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

Executive-Level Advisory

- Advise senior leaders on talent supply/demand, compensation trends, and competitive benchmarking

- Influence hiring decisions through data, storytelling, and market expertise

Onboarding & Retention Partnership
- Partner with HR to ensure smooth candidate transitions and support initiatives that improve retention and engagement

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or a related field within a global organization

- Significant experience (7+ years) recruiting for senior-level commercial roles (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Business Development)

- Proven ability to independently lead complex, high-impact hiring initiatives

- Expertise in modern sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, AI-enabled tools, and talent market mapping

- Strong analytical capabilities with experience using data to inform recruiting strategies

- Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse geographies and cultures

- Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and embraces ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

- Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to partner across business units, functions, and leadership levels to deliver results

- Operational Excellence: Experience operating within structure