Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Sales

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in the US or Canada.

At Kinaxis, our Talent Acquisition team plays a critical role in enabling business growth by ensuring we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across the organization. We're looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support our global Sales organization. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping shape talent strategies, anticipate future hiring needs, and build strong talent pipelines that allow the organization to move quickly as priorities evolve.

Success in this role requires deep partnership with Sales leaders, strong business acumen, and the ability to build relationships with candidates long before a requisition is opened. You will develop a deep understanding of Kinaxis, our market, and our talent landscape, providing leaders with insights and recommendations that support growth and long‑term workforce planning.

Strategic Business Partnership

• 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.

Talent Pipeline Development

• 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.

Full‑Cycle Talent Acquisition

• 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.

Market Intelligence & Talent Strategy

• Monitor external talent market trends and provide insights to business leaders.
• Use recruiting data and hiring metrics including pipeline health, speed, quality, and representation 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.

• 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…