Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Job description:

We're Hiring: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Are you a recruitment pro with a passion for people, a love for great processes, and a talent for making hiring magic happen? Join us at Total Tools & Hardware Group (part of the Metcash family), where we're not just sourcing top talent — we're shaping the teams building Australia's future.

We're on the lookout for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to bring your expertise, energy, and experience to our NSO's based in Port Melbourne and Heatherton (plus the comfort of hybrid working). If you're looking for a role that's people-focused, process-driven, and packed with variety — this is it.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment like a boss — from briefing to onboarding for National Support Office roles in both Tools and Hardware
• Partnering with hiring managers to deliver smart, strategic hires
• Creating seamless and positive experiences for every candidate
• Supporting the Talent Acquisition team with reporting, invoicing, advertising, and general admin
• Managing offer processes and background checks
• Using tools, tech and your talent to keep the process efficient and compliant
• Jumping in on People & Culture projects
• Championing inclusive hiring and diversity across all our recruitment

What You Bring:

• Significant recruitment experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing recruitment projects and campaigns.
• A strong work ethic and drive to deliver exceptional customer experience to both candidates and internal stakeholders.
• You're organised, detail-oriented, and love ticking things off your list
• Great communicator with a friendly, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
• You know your way around ATS platforms (SuccessFactors = extra points)
• You're collaborative, adaptable, and always ready to learn

Life at Metcash

Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace

Thrive where work and family truly co-exist. We are an accredited Family Friendly Workplace.

Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Great team member discounts and perks.

Joining the Total Tools & Hardware Family

At Total Tools & Hardware Group, we're more than just a group of hardware and tool retailers — we're a national network helping build stronger communities. Backed by trusted brands like Mitre 10, Total Tools, and Home Timber & Hardware, TTHG supports independently owned, joint venture, and company-owned stores across Australia. With a strong focus on local ownership and expert advice, we give tradies, builders, and DIYers the edge they need to tackle any job — big or small. Whether it's trade-quality tools from Total Tools or reliable hardware from Mitre 10 and HTH, TTHG is the powerhouse behind the stores that keep Australia building.