HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Michael Page Full time
  • Talent Acquisition or recruitment experience essential

About Our Client

About the company: Founded four years ago by two visionary leaders, this high-growth company within the solar energy sector has achieved phenomenal success, doubling turnover every year. With a current team of 30 and exciting expansion plans to open new sites in Sydney and Canberra over the next 6-12 months, we are looking for an experienced HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist to support their rapid growth by sourcing and securing top talent, particularly in high-performing sales roles.

Job Description

  • The Role: As a HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll lead the talent acquisition efforts, building a pipeline of sales professionals and essential corporate function support roles. You will drive recruitment initiatives, enhance the onboarding experience, and help define our employer brand the organisation grows. This is a fantastic opportunity to directly impact the company's success by attracting the right people and ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial contact to their first day.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Talent Acquisition & Headhunting: Utilise tools like SEEK and LinkedIn Recruiter to proactively source, attract, and engage candidates, with a primary focus on sales professionals / business development professionals.
    • Recruitment Process Management: Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from drafting job descriptions and posting roles to screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate communication to ensure a positive experience.
    • Candidate Management & Interviews: Conduct pre-screening, manage interview scheduling, and liaise with hiring managers to identify top candidates. Ensure timely follow-ups and maintain a high-touch approach with candidates throughout the process.
    • Onboarding & Inductions: Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding experience to integrate new hires effectively, ensuring they are fully briefed, equipped, and confident in their roles.
    • Employer Branding & Market Positioning: Develop our employer brand, promoting our unique culture and high-growth environment to attract top talent. Craft outreach messages and employer branding initiatives to boost visibility and interest.
    • KPI Development & Tracking: Collaborate with the founder and management team to establish KPIs for outreach, candidate conversations, and placements, and regularly report on progress.
    • Process Optimisation: Continuously enhance recruitment and onboarding processes to improve efficiency, ensuring that every hire aligns with the company's culture and growth objectives.

    Additional HR Support: While talent acquisition is the primary focus, you will also play a part in:

    • Developing HR policies and procedures for effective HR practices.
    • Assisting in performance management and supporting employee development programs.
    • Supporting compensation, benefits, and compliance initiatives as needed.

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist should have:

  • Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.
  • Experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
  • Experience recruiting business development or sales professionals is desirable.

What's on Offer

  • An attractive salary package, estimated between AUD 95,000 and AUD 115,000 per year.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression - scope to develop into a Business Partner or Manager level position as the company grows
  • Remote hybrid working options available.

Why Join? Be part of an exciting growth journey with a company that's doubled its turnover annually. In this role, you'll directly influence the expansion plan by hiring the right people and shaping a strong HR foundation that supports long-term success.

Ready to Build a Winning Team? If you're a recruitment expert with a flair for talent acquisition and employer branding, and you're ready to take ownership of building a team from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you



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