Adobe · 17 hours ago
Principal Talent Partner, Executive Search
San Jose, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $307K/yr
10+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences, and they are seeking a Principal Talent Partner to lead executive and senior leadership hiring across their Worldwide Field Operations. This role involves managing high-stakes executive searches, advising senior leadership, and building strategic talent pipelines while ensuring hiring quality and diversity.
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Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of complex executive and senior leadership searches across Enterprise Sales, Customer Success, Solutions Consulting, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and other GTM critical functions
Deliver excellence at speed while maintaining rigorous assessment standards and long-term fit
Demonstrate a deep understanding of how enterprise GTM roles interconnect, the pressures leaders face in-quarter, and how talent decisions directly impact revenue, customer outcomes, and field morale
Anticipate downstream implications of leadership hires across the broader field ecosystem
Navigate time-sensitive, high-pressure hiring scenarios with calm, strategic decision-making
Confidently push back when needed, slowing the process to ensure quality, diversity, and long-term success, while maintaining credibility with leaders who are operating at speed
Serve as a trusted advisor to Enterprise GTM executives, setting expectations, shaping hiring strategies, and advising on tradeoffs between speed, scope, and talent quality
Represent Talent Acquisition with authority in executive forums, influencing outcomes through insight rather than process
Deliver real-time insights on talent markets, competitor hiring strategies, compensation structures, role design, and talent availability across geographies
Help leaders make forward-looking decisions that align talent strategy with revenue growth and long-term business priorities
Develop proactive talent pipelines leadership roles
Proactively anticipate and consult business leaders on future talent needs tied to growth plans, market expansion, and organizational evolution
Build deep credibility with internal partners, candidates, and external industry leaders
Operate with the highest levels of discretion, particularly in confidential, sensitive, or pre-announcement searches
Support the business and Executive TA team by serving as a global point of contact with full context on executive hiring strategies, search work and business context
Lead by example, modeling strong executive presence, sound judgment, and business-centric thinking
Mentor Talent Partners and Recruiters, reinforcing a consultative, high-impact approach to hiring aligned with Adobe’s values
Qualification
Required
10+ years of executive or senior leadership recruiting experience, with significant focus on Enterprise GTM roles in a fast-paced technology environment
Deep, firsthand understanding of Enterprise field organizations and how sales, customer success, and supporting GTM functions operate together
Proven ability to operate credibly with Enterprise Sales and GTM executives under pressure
Strong judgment and confidence to balance speed with quality, including the ability to challenge leaders constructively
Track record of navigating high-stakes, ambiguous situations with discretion, influence, and sound decision-making
Expertise in executive compensation, leveling, and complex offer negotiations within GTM organizations
Exceptional management skills across key partners in a matrixed, global environment
Consultative, data-informed approach paired with strong intuition and pattern recognition
Demonstrated ability to mentor others and elevate executive hiring standards across an organization
Benefits
Long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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