Sr Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform, helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. As an Executive Recruiter at UKG, your impact is great. In this role, you will steward the process of hiring executives ranging from first level VP to C-level across our GTM and CX business units. You will be an expert at your craft comprising all aspects of an executive search including research, market mapping, candidate generation and development, senior client management, complex offer negotiations, and executive onboarding. You will be exceptional at influencing executive talent and business leaders to make well-informed decisions. You will be expected to think broadly and implement strategies to engage, assess, and close top talent to help the company reach its goals. How you will lead: Manage full lifecycle executive search for internal & external GTM & CX candidates. Serve as an advisor to internal stakeholders to deeply understand business strategies and talent needs for today and the future. Build a trusted advisor relationship with hiring managers, coaching them on effective search strategies, compensation, interviewing and long term engagement of passive candidates. Use data to tell a story and influence hiring decisions and strategies. Develop and execute end to end proactive sourcing strategies. Build pools of sales, marketing and customer experience talent, making use of networking and database tools to manage this talent. Deliver executive recruitment communication including search presentation materials, job descriptions, candidate profiles, interviewer/stakeholder communication, and candidate preparation. Lead the offer process in collaboration with internal stakeholders; negotiate and close executive candidates. Create and drive best‑in‑class experiences that delight candidates and hiring team members. Contribute to the operational excellence of the team through the leadership of strategic projects. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through every aspect of the hiring journey. Collaborate and partner across the broader talent acquisition team and serve as a mentor for others. Demonstrate a growth mindset and an ability to adapt to changing dynamics as needed. Requirements: 10+ years executive sourcing and recruiting experience within the GTM and/or CX areas of the tech industry (preferably SaaS). Proven track record of hiring best‑in‑class diverse leaders. Ability to build talent pipelines and develop long‑term prospect relationship strategies. Demonstrated experience and comfort partnering with and influencing senior executives. Deep knowledge of the external technical talent environment, market trends, competitors, and general talent availability. Exceptional collaboration skills; yet confident when working autonomously. High business acumen & strong communication skills, written and verbal; ability to present data and its implications in a clear, concise manner. Technologically astute; ability to leverage tools and technology to manage talent pipelines and ensure data hygiene. Possess an understanding of the SaaS industry, ideally with prior experience in a high‑growth technology company. Basic Qualifications: 10 years of recruiting experience. Benefits: The pay range for this position is $163,900 to $225,000. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job‑related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance‑based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards. Equal Opportunity and Legal Statements: UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View the EEO Know Your Rights poster. UKG participates in E‑Verify. View the E-Verify posters here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. UKG participates in E‑Verify. View the E-Verify posters here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Disability Accommodation Statement Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)