Executive Talent Partner (FTC - 12 months) en IFS

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Role Summary

As Executive Talent Partner, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of executive and senior leadership hiring across the organization. This role focuses on managing end-to-end recruitment processes and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure the acquisition of top-tier leadership talent. You will work closely with C-level executives and senior leaders to understand hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment for executive and senior leadership roles globally, including role scoping, candidate engagement, assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Develop and manage strong, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across all regions and business units.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all matters relating to senior recruitment.
• Act as the primary talent partner to our C-level executives, understanding their priorities and tailoring search strategies to meet their leadership needs.
• Build and maintain a broad network of industry leaders, developing proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Assess leadership candidates for cultural fit, strategic alignment, and proven track record, conducting in-depth interviews and reference checks as needed.
• Collaborate with the Rewards team to align executive offers, compensation benchmarking, and benefits, ensuring competitive and equitable packages that attract top talent.
• Partner closely with the global Talent Acquisition organization to share insights and ensure alignment on talent strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the broader HR team, including partnering HR Business Partners, Talent Development and in-country HR to ensure a seamless and holistic approach to leadership hiring.
• Ensure all executive searches are handled confidentially and professionally to protect business continuity and maintain trust.
• Present detailed candidate profiles, advise hiring leaders throughout the process, and manage candidate negotiations through to successful placement.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering executive and senior leadership hiring, ideally within fast-paced, global environments (SaaS or technology sector experience preferred).
• Strong track record of building and maintaining high-trust relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in managing high-profile executive searches across international markets, including sourcing strategy, candidate engagement, and assessment.
• Advanced skills in candidate evaluation, stakeholder communication, and offer negotiation.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with experience working effectively across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Comfortable operating independently, managing ambiguity, and delivering results at pace.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential executive searches.