Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition- Sales

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Position Summary

This role leads a team of Talent Acquisition professionals supporting a fast-paced Sales organization. You will drive hiring outcomes through data-driven decision-making, process excellence, and strong stakeholder partnership. Success requires translating recruiting metrics and market intelligence into clear actions, elevating recruiter capability, and delivering an exceptional hiring manager and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Insights

• Leverage recruiting metrics, market intelligence, and workforce data to identify trends, surface opportunities, and influence business decisions.

• Analyze hiring performance (e.g., funnel conversion, time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience) to drive continuous improvement.

• Create and deliver dashboards, business reviews, and presentations that translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Educate stakeholders on best practices in interviewing, candidate assessment, talent selection, workforce planning, and market trends.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline, standardize, and improve recruiting processes across business units and stakeholder groups.

• Drive continuous process improvement through feedback loops, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead change management efforts by aligning stakeholders, communicating impact, and ensuring sustainable adoption.

• Develop creative, scalable solutions to address challenges, talent shortages, and evolving business needs (including thoughtful use of AI-enabled workflows).

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters and TA professionals to achieve hiring goals and deliver high-quality service.

• Set clear performance expectations, monitor team effectiveness, and drive accountability for results.

• Mentor team members and foster a culture of growth, trust, inclusion, continuous learning, and high performance.

• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centric service delivery within the Talent Acquisition function.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Programs

• Lead and contribute to enterprise-wide projects and strategic initiatives that improve recruiting effectiveness, stakeholder satisfaction, and organizational outcomes.

• Influence organizational change by building compelling business narratives and aligning data to strategic priorities.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience supporting a fast-paced, dynamic Sales organization.

• 5+ years of people management experience with direct oversight; experience in a matrixed environment strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to use recruiting analytics to diagnose issues, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable improvement.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

Working Conditions

none

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated success driving full lifecycle Sales recruiting through team leadership and enablement.

• Proficiency with Workday HCM/ATS and AI-enabled recruiting workflows.

• Experience using AI to improve process efficiency and generate innovative solutions.

• Advanced data storytelling skills (dashboards, business reviews, executive-ready insights).

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.