Recruitment Lead

Position Overview

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role leads the national recruitment operations, overseeing a team of six Talent Acquisition specialists across various locations. This position offers the opportunity to shape workforce strategies, collaborate with senior executives, and champion recruitment excellence in a multi-site environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a national recruitment team of six professionals.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies spanning corporate, operational, technical, and manufacturing sectors.
• Collaborate intimately with Executive Leaders, Hiring Managers, and HR partners to grasp workforce demands and offer forward-thinking recruitment solutions.
• Initiate continuous enhancement programs concerning talent acquisition processes, technology, and candidate journey.
• Deliver workforce planning assistance and market intelligence to leadership.
• Ensure recruitment efforts align with organizational growth plans and labor market trends.
• Manage agency collaborations and external recruitment vendors effectively.
• Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction campaigns.
• Track recruitment performance metrics and report findings to senior leadership.
• Work hand in hand with HR and operational executives across multiple national locations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and adaptable recruitment expert with proven leadership experience in managing high-achieving teams within complex environments. They balance strategic vision with practical execution.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated track record in roles like Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition Manager, or Recruitment Lead.
• Experience supervising recruitment teams spread across multiple locations.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence and secure endorsement from executive and senior leadership.
• Experience managing recruitment for high-volume and diverse workforces.
• Excellent communication, relationship development, and consulting competencies.
• Capability to remain flexible and resilient amidst fast-paced, changing conditions.
• Robust organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities and stringent deadlines.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food production, logistics, or industrial sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Australian immigration protocols, visa sponsorship, and skilled migration pathways is highly desirable.

Key Attributes

• Commercially driven approach to talent acquisition.
• Confidence to challenge and advise senior business leaders.
• A collaborative leadership style that motivates teams and enhances performance.
• Commitment to developing strong hiring processes and achieving excellent recruitment results.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Permanent full-time role located in Pendle Hill, Western Sydney.
• Leadership of a national recruitment operation.
• High-level interaction with executive stakeholders.
• Being part of a dynamic and expanding food manufacturing organization.
• A supportive culture with a collaborative leadership team.
• Chance to significantly influence organizational workforce growth and capability development.

Contact Information

If you are a seasoned recruitment leader ready to own a national talent acquisition function and align closely with senior stakeholders, we encourage you to apply. For confidential inquiries, please call 0400 854 228.