Talent Aquisition Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Adelaide on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Elders, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes across our national business. This permanent position offers you the opportunity to partner with a diverse portfolio of hiring managers while managing the full recruitment lifecycle—from job briefing through to onboarding.

Reporting directly to the Head of People Operations and Governance and working as part of the People & Safety team, you'll provide expert guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruitment compliance. You will also contribute to broader talent acquisition projects that improve systems, processes, and the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Employee Due Diligence (EDD) requirements, including reference checks, VEVO/right-to-work, and background screening.
• Utilise job boards, internal talent pools, and creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Provide recruitment best-practice advice and support interview processes aligned with Elders' competency framework.
• Maintain and enhance recruitment tools and resources, including interview guides and process documentation.
• Contribute to broader recruitment initiatives, including employer branding, sourcing strategies, and technology enhancements.
• Support a seamless onboarding experience for new hires, working with relevant internal teams.

About you

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment, ideally within both in-house and agency settings.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple recruitment processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• High level of computer literacy, with confidence using HR systems (Workday experience is an advantage).
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt recruitment strategies to changing business needs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related field are desirable.

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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