Senior Recruitment Partner

Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.

At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.

We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

Job Description

As a Senior Recruitment Partner at Vention…

hiring isn’t transactional; it’s strategic. As a Senior Recruitment Partner, you’ll play a critical role in scaling our teams across engineering, sales, and corporate functions, helping us attract the people who will define Vention’s next stage of growth.

This is not a “fill the role” position. You are a true hiring partner who sits at the intersection of business strategy, workforce planning, and execution. You’ll work closely with leaders to deeply understand their teams, anticipate talent needs, and design hiring strategies that align with both immediate priorities and long-term goals.

If you’re energized by recruitment technology, passionate about sourcing, curious about what truly motivates candidates, and excited to influence how a high-growth company hires, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

End-to-End Recruitment Ownership

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior roles across technical, commercial, and operational teams
• Lead intake conversations, sourcing strategies, candidate assessments, and offer discussions
• Deliver a thoughtful, consistent, and high-quality candidate experience from first outreach to close
• Drive structured, fair, and high-signal interview processes
• Partner with People & Culture to ensure alignment with leveling, compensation bands, and internal equity
• Support hiring managers in making confident, well-calibrated decisions
• Help evolve Vention’s hiring frameworks, interview practices, and recruiter playbooks
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in the recruitment process and propose practical, scalable improvements
• Leverage data and insights to track progress, improve outcomes, and inform decision-making—without losing human judgment
• Represent Vention externally with credibility, authenticity, and professionalism
• Build and nurture pipelines for critical and hard-to-hire roles
• Strengthen Vention’s employer brand through exceptional candidate interactions and continuous market feedback

 

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

You’ll bring

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with a strong track record of hiring for complex or senior roles
• Proven experience partnering closely with senior leaders and influencing hiring outcomes
• Background in high-growth, fast-paced environments (tech, industrial, engineering, or similar is a strong asset)
• Strong business acumen, you understand how hiring decisions shape teams, performance, and outcomes
• Deep passion for sourcing and creativity in how you connect with talent
• Comfort challenging leaders respectfully and constructively
• Highly organized, execution-driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities with confidence
• Data-informed without being rigid—you balance speed, quality, and judgment
• Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

‍What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program 
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model”
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Vention’s culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here .