Talent Acquisition Administrator

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

Imagine using your experience to help people around the world hear again Cochlear is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic university student to join on a casual basis (around 3 days per week) as a Talent Acquisition Intern.

This is a paid internship opportunity for an undergraduate University Student to join our People & Culture team, based in our global headquarters in Macquarie University. We also offer flexible working arrangement. This is a fantastic role which will develop your business acumen whilst working in a global business environment. ( Please refer to the requirements of the role below)

As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will provide high quality support throughout the entirety of the recruitment process – from supporting the recruitment strategy to onboarding new employees You will also be involved in exciting projects across other areas of the People & Culture department.

This is a brilliant opportunity to build strong working relationships, with the potential for an eventual pathway into supporting other processes within the employee life-cycle.  

Your initial responsibilities will include…

• Coordinate diaries to schedule meetings and interviews.
• Share interview details verbally and in writing.
• Help draft and post job ads on relevant platforms.
• Respond promptly to queries from managers, staff, candidates, and referees.
• Conduct reference checks via phone or online.
• Administer online assessments as needed.
• Support projects that enhance capability and build personal skills.
• Assist with reconciling Workday HRIS data monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Other ad hoc duties

Role requirements:

• Native Japanese speaker with proficient English skills is a must
• HR or related undergraduate with strong academics
• Skilled at multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, excel and PPT
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Understands confidentiality and privacy principles
• HR internship experience and familiarity with ATS Workday highly valued

Developmental value of this role:

Join an iconic Australian brand whilst gaining practical Human Resources and Recruitment experience in a global environment. You will work cross-functionally with hiring managers across Research & Development, Clinical Affairs, IT and more to gain exposure to various departments across Cochlear.

Cochlear Summary

Cochlear's mission is to help more people to hear. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to hear.

Please submit your resume and a covering letter detailing your suitability and availability for this role. All applications will be considered, and qualified candidates will be contacted. Candidates who can commit to work a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility will be highly regarded. 

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

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