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Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

AT Intuitive
Intuitive

Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Freiburg, Germany

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

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Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist is a critical driver of Intuitive Surgical’s continued growth and success in the medical robotics field.  The Senior Recruiter partners closely with leadership teams and HR to drive successful hiring processes for current and future job openings. The Sr Recruiter manages the end-to-end recruitment process, for a wide variety of positions, including the most complex ones, in an effective & timely way.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Set expectations and consult with hiring managers regarding the staffing process and responsibilities.
  • Probe to understand key requirements and develop sourcing strategies to ensure strong candidate flow.
  • Manage advertisements in appropriate media to attract candidates for all positions as needed.
  • Develop and implement sources for applicants using networking, internet sourcing, employee referral programs, job fairs, trade fairs, associations, etc.
  • Identify passive job seekers using a full range of recruitment tactics, resources, and energy.
  • Screen candidates for position and company fit.
  • Drive timely execution of sourcing and screening process.
  • Manage candidate process and act as a candidate advocate.
  • Build strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure a smooth recruiting process and consult with them regarding staffing best practices, trends, issues, and challenges.
  • Provide HR and management reporting as required.
  • Partner with client groups and HR Business Partner 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.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough records of all recruiting for the purpose of government reporting and resource analysis.
  • Propose and implement ongoing improvements to Intuitive Surgical’s recruitment efforts.
  • Be an active participant in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Staffing team.
  • Partner with sourcing team as needed

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Psychology, Business or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in recruitment in a competitive and fast-moving environment.
  • Expert in social media, resume databases, professional networks, applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms, expertise of sourcing tools and methodologies.
  • Solid analytical and reporting skills, ability to provide impactful and influential analysis & presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships within HR and with business leadership and to represent Talent Acquisition at the highest levels, including executives and senior management.
  • 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.
  • Personally responsible and accountable for achieving performance goals.
  • Strong communications skills and a strong work ethic and attitude.
  • Proven track record of high-volume, high-quality recruitment across multiple skill sets.
  • Travel: Approximately 10%.
  • Fluent in English and German, another EU language an asset.

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Additional Information

Intuitive ist ein Arbeitgeber, der gleiche und gerechte Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten bietet. Wir bieten allen qualifizierten Bewerbern und Mitarbeitern gleiche Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten, unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Geschlecht, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, nationaler Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Alter, Religion, geschütztem Veteranenstatus, Behindertenstatus, genetischen Informationen oder einem anderen Status, der nach den geltenden Gesetzen auf Bundes-, Landes- oder lokaler Ebene geschützt ist, und verbieten jegliche Form von Diskriminierung und Belästigung.

Gemäß den „Fair Chance“-Gesetzen berücksichtigen wir qualifizierte Bewerber, die verhaftet wurden oder Vorstrafen haben, für offene Stellen.

Client-provided location(s): 79 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Job ID: 75ded3ab-4d1e-4531-9f4a-c0b3136e12d8
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program