Lead Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Sales (Remote)

Stryker is a leading medical technology company, and they are seeking a Lead Talent Acquisition Business Partner for their Trauma & Extremities business. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping recruiting strategies and building talent pipelines for high-impact sales positions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies for sales and sales leadership roles across the Trauma & Extremities business, aligning talent plans with current hiring priorities and future growth objectives
• Build trusted partnerships with hiring managers, Human Resources Business Partners, and business leaders by providing market insights, recruiting consultation, and guidance throughout the hiring process
• Source, qualify, and interview candidates for open and strategic positions, leveraging talent mapping, market research, networking, referrals, and direct outreach to identify top talent
• Generate and engage talent pipelines through professional networking, social networking, competitive intelligence, and proactive outreach to passive and active candidates
• Conduct direct outreach and cold calling to industry professionals, competitor organizations, and targeted talent pools to expand candidate pipelines and convert leads into qualified candidates
• Leverage recruiting technology including applicant tracking systems, customer relationship management tools, sourcing platforms, and talent databases to manage candidate activity, track leads, and build long-term talent communities
• Lead employment branding and talent marketing initiatives that strengthen Stryker's presence within key talent markets and promote a consistent employer brand across commercial talent communities
• Represent Trauma & Extremities within the broader Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, sharing best practices, contributing to enterprise projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across recruiting processes
• Monitor talent market trends, industry developments, and recruiting best practices to identify opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and improved hiring outcomes
• Train and coach hiring managers on interviewing techniques, candidate assessment, recruiting processes, and sourcing strategies to improve hiring effectiveness and consistency
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, and business leaders to influence hiring decisions and deliver talent solutions
• Take ownership of recruiting outcomes while effectively managing multiple searches, stakeholders, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively identify, engage, and convert top talent through sourcing, networking, market research, and direct outreach strategies
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging recruiting best practices, market intelligence, and innovative sourcing approaches to enhance hiring results

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 6+ years of experience required
• 4+ years of work experience required
• 2+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience preferred
• Experience recruiting for Sales and commercial roles preferred
• Negotiation experience with the ability to influence preferred
• Experience in leveraging technology, sourcing, and marketing platforms to manage candidates and build proactive pipelines (Workday, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)