Executive Talent Research Partner (Remote)

Stryker • Kalamazoo, MI

121d • $87,600 - $172,300 • Remote

About The Position

As an Executive Talent Research Partner on the Executive Search team, you sit at the intersection of market research, talent insights, and candidate engagement. You will act as both a researcher and talent sourcing partner, building intelligence on external talent markets while also engaging directly with senior executive prospects. In special situations, you will also lead full-life-cycle executive search projects and drive strategic pipelining initiatives for Stryker's most critical leadership roles. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who can confidently partner with senior executives inside and outside the company, influence with data-driven insights, and deliver a world-class executive talent experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of work experience
• 2+ years of primary and secondary talent research (i.e., sourcing, org mapping, executive search)
• Proven ability to present to, engage, and influence executive-level leaders

Nice To Haves

• Strong research capabilities—skilled in competitor mapping, organizational analysis, and labor market insights
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, high-visibility projects independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling insights and present to senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive research on companies, industries, geographies, and functional leadership talent pools.
• Deduce talent insights from labor market data, org structure mapping, and competitor analysis to inform executive search and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain talent slides and competitive benchmarking reports.
• Identify, approach, and cultivate relationships with executive-level candidates across multiple markets and disciplines.
• Partner on critical searches, projects, and re-organizations.
• Represent Stryker with professionalism and credibility while engaging with external senior leaders.
• Build long-term relationships with passive executive talent for future opportunities and succession planning.
• Design and execute proactive pipelining projects for critical and emerging leadership talent pools.
• Partner with Talent Intelligence and Executive Talent Acquisition to connect insights with future business needs.
• Deliver targeted pipelines that mitigate succession risk and support Stryker's growth ambitions.
• Manage the full life cycle of executive searches — from role scoping and research strategy to candidate presentation, interviews, and offer process.
• Provide consultative partnership to senior executives and HR leaders on talent availability, market perception, and recruiting strategy.

Benefits

• $87,600k - 172,300k salary plus bonus eligible
• Benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree