[Hiring] Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @Kinaxis Inc.

Role Description

At Kinaxis, we're looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support our global Sales organization. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders.

• Build trusted relationships with Sales leaders and act as a strategic advisor on talent needs, workforce planning, and hiring strategy.
• Develop a strong understanding of Kinaxis' business priorities, growth objectives, and evolving talent requirements.
• Influence and guide hiring decisions through market insights, talent intelligence, and recruiting expertise.
• Partner with leaders to identify future talent needs and proactively develop strategies to address them.

• Create and maintain robust pipelines of high-caliber talent aligned to current and anticipated business needs.
• Continuously engage passive candidates and nurture long-term relationships within key talent markets.
• Develop talent communities that allow the business to respond quickly to changing priorities and growth opportunities.
• Conduct ongoing talent mapping and market research to identify key talent pools and competitive trends.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts across a variety of Sales functions and levels.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Guide leaders through interview design, assessment, selection, and offer stages.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness.

• Monitor external talent market trends and provide insights to business leaders.
• Use recruiting data and hiring metrics to diagnose challenges, advise leaders, and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance talent attraction strategies, employer branding efforts, and recruiting processes.
• Share competitive intelligence related to talent availability, market conditions, and hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or talent advisory roles, preferably supporting commercial organizations in a high-growth environment.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong sourcing, talent engagement, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience developing proactive talent pipelines and long-term recruiting strategies.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly as business priorities shift.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity, with the ability to understand organizational goals and align talent strategies accordingly.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management tools, sourcing platforms, and recruiting analytics.

Requirements

• Sales leaders view you as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• High-quality talent pipelines exist ahead of hiring demand.
• Hiring teams are able to move quickly when priorities shift because talent relationships have already been established.
• Recruiting strategies evolve alongside business objectives and market realities.
• Candidate and hiring leaders experiences reflect Kinaxis's commitment to excellence.
• Talent acquisition is seen as a proactive driver of growth rather than a reactive service function.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons