Talent & Development Specialist - 12-month Maximum Term Contract

4 days ago

Burleigh Heads, Australia Grace Loves Lace Full time

At **Grace Loves Lace**, we are creators of the world’s most-pinned wedding dress and pioneers of purposeful, sustainable bridal design. With a global footprint and an unwavering commitment to people-first culture, we are on the lookout for a passionate and experienced **Talent & Development Specialist**to join our team on a **12-month maternity leave contract**.

This is a unique opportunity to lead, influence and elevate the way we attract, engage and retain world-class talent - all from our beautiful headquarters on the Gold Coast.

**✨ What You’ll Be Doing**:

- Lead and drive our **end-to-end recruitment and selection strategy**, meeting time-to-fill KPIs across our global operations (AU, US, UK & Canada)
- Shape and execute **our Talent Acquisition and Employer Brand strategies** to enhance our positioning in competitive markets
- Partner with managers across departments to understand their people needs and deliver high-quality hires
- Manage all onboarding administration within our HRIS system (BambooHR)
- Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, universities and industry bodies
- Champion **diversity, innovation and efficiency** in sourcing and onboarding practices
- Own and maintain our **recruitment tools**, interview guides and onboarding documents
- Support **learning and development** initiatives across all levels, including succession planning and internal capability building
- Contribute to the **employee experience** strategy through engagement surveys and action planning
- Deliver **regular reporting and insights** on recruitment activity and performance metrics
- Collaborate on broader People & Culture projects that support our continued growth

**What We’re Looking For**:

- 3-4+ years' experience in a** recruitment or talent leadership role**:

- Proven success in driving talent outcomes, recruitment campaigns and building high-performing teams
- Sound knowledge of Australian HR legislation with a proactive, international mindset or experience is also advantageous
- Excellent stakeholder management, time management and communication skills
- Experience with **HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office**, and analytics tools
- A confident presenter, with the ability to coach managers and support leadership development
- A strong alignment with the **Grace Loves Lace mission and values** - and a deep appreciation for creative, high-impact brands

**Why Join Us**:

- Be part of a **globally recognised and loved bridal brand**, designed and led from the Gold Coast
- Work alongside a passionate, talented HQ team
- A **rare opportunity** to step into a pivotal leadership role within the original bridal disruptor
- Generous staff discounts, barista coffee on site, access to employee wellbeing perks and much more

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