Strategic Account Partner

Your new company

At Hays, we believe in being lifelong partners - to our people as well as our customers.

With over 50 years of business success, we have a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader, it's about making a difference in the world of work.

Equipped with the skills, solutions and technological capabilities of a true leadership partner, you'll put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We deliver holistic workforce solutions, including RPOs and MSPs, to solve the challenges our customers face today, tomorrow and in the future.

Your new role

Join our national Hays Strategic Account Management team as a Strategic Account Partner. This is a full-time, 12-month contract with the potential to become permanent. This role is based in Sydney CBD and commencing immediately.

In this role, you'll manage key customer relationships, focusing on long-term value creation, strategic alignment, and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for tactical stakeholders such as Talent Acquisition Specialists, Hiring Managers, Procurement, and People & Culture teams across a national client portfolio.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client's business goals, culture, talent needs, and engagement strategy.
• Lead service review meetings, ensuring alignment with contracted terms and SLAs, using storytelling techniques to present insights and recommendations.
• Analyse data and provide business intelligence to drive decision-making.
• Ensure recruitment services consistently meet or exceed SLAs and KPIs.
• Support internal teams through operational enablement, training, and upskilling

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional presentation and confidence in client-facing environments.
• A commercial mindset with a focus on growth and strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to influence and manage complex stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a customer-oriented approach to stakeholder management.
• Adaptability and a collaborative team player attitude.

What you'll get in return

This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You'll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include:

• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact
• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

What you need to do now

If you're looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let's create tomorrow together. There's no telling where a career at Hays might take you.

Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.

At Hays, we value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where all people regardless of background feel a sense of belonging. By joining Hays you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, recognising every individual for their unique differences. We invite people from all backgrounds to apply.