Lead Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Sales

Stryker

Lead Talent Acquisition Business Partner managing sales recruitment for Stryker’s Hips & Knees portfolio. Responsible for developing recruitment strategies across the MidWest region with a focus on sustainable talent pipelines.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,700 - $155,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the subject-matter expert for sales recruiting within Stryker’s Hips & Knees portfolio.
Responsible for attracting top sales talent through lead generation, strategic sourcing, and market research.
Develop and execute the recruitment strategy for all sales and associate sales positions supporting the Hips & Knees business across the MidWest.
Partner closely with business leaders to ensure strong, sustainable talent pipelines.
Develop deep relationships with hiring managers and become a trusted partner in the recruitment process.
Source, qualify, and interview candidates for open or strategic positions within the division, in partnership with HR business partners and hiring managers.
Actively participate in professional and social networking to generate leads and build a diverse candidate pool.
Serve as a voice for Sales to the global Centre of Excellence, sharing best practices and implementing global projects.
Lead marketing initiatives to promote Stryker across talent communities, ensuring a strong and unified brand presence.
Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in talent acquisition, driving process innovations.
Conduct cold calls to industry contacts, competitor companies, and other leads to convert them into potential candidates.
Utilize technology to track leads, contacts, and candidates, continuously building a talent pool.
Train hiring managers on recruiting processes, interviewing techniques, and sourcing strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
6+ years of work experience
Minimum 4 years of work experience
Minimum 2 years of experience recruiting for sales and/or commercial roles
Minimum 2 years of experience in a business-facing HR role (e.g., HR Business Partner, HR COE, HR Operations, or closely related experience)
Experience in leveraging technology, sourcing, and marketing platforms to manage candidates and build proactive pipelines (Workday, Hiredscore, Paradox, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
Preferred candidate will sit in the eastern time zone
Preferred candidate will sit near a Stryker location.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitment strategylead generationstrategic sourcingmarket researchcandidate sourcinginterviewing techniquesprocess innovationstalent acquisitionpipeline managementcold calling

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationtrustworthinessnetworkingleadershiptrainingadaptabilityproblem-solvingstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeHR certifications