Senior Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition - Orthopedics
$122,000–$212,750 year
On-siteCalifornia, United States or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end executive talent acquisition for senior leadership and mission-critical roles, managing intake, search strategy, assessment, and offer management for the DePuy Synthes separation. Partner with executive leaders and HR stakeholders to align hiring with business strategy and succession priorities, while developing proactive sourcing strategies using market intelligence and networking. Serve as a trusted advisor on talent markets and candidate evaluation, ensuring a high-touch, confidential experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Manage external search firm relationships and drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes and metrics. Support executive pipeline development and succession planning, with up to 20% domestic and international travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, or senior-level HR roles
- Demonstrated experience leading executive searches within complex, global organizations
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
- Proven expertise in executive sourcing, assessment, and candidate evaluation methodologies
- Experience managing executive search firms and external partners
- Fluent in English
- Up to 20% domestic and international travel
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA
- Experience supporting C-suite, VP, and senior leadership hiring
- Background in medical devices, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries
- Experience supporting organizational transformations, separations, or M&A activity
- Familiarity with executive compensation, governance, and approval processes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and confidentiality skills
- Strong change management and consulting mindset
- Executive recruiting or HR certifications
- Business Alignment
- Coaching
- Employee Relations
- Employee Retention
- HR Business Partnership
- HR Strategic Management
- Human Resources Consulting
- Human Resources Law
- Interpersonal Influence
- Organizational Change Management
- Organizational Development (OD)
- Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Talent Management
- Technical Credibility
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