Title: Talent Acquisition Lead

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Talent Acquisition Lead

From aspiring pharmacists to analytical payroll professionals, store support superstars to specialist skincare and cosmetic buyers and wise web developers to warehouse gurus - the opportunities really are limitless at Chemist Warehouse!

Whether you're kick starting your career or looking for your next place to call home, come and join the 10th largest retailer in Australia and be a part of our house! With access to professional development opportunities, attractive discounts across our luxury and everyday brands and much more.

What's in it for you?!

Opportunity to make a difference with a developing talent team
Friendly and supportive team environment
Discounts across all of our brands!
Ongoing training and professional development
Free flu vaccinations
Access to EAP and support services

The Talent Acquisition Lead is responsible for coordinating their teams achievement of CW Retail’s organisational objectives, by working closely with key stakeholders and providing guidance and advice on internal and external selection processes as well as on all aspects of recruitment from advertising, assessment to onboarding, transfers and alternative options for filling vacancies. The team is a responsive, trusted and reliable partner who provides valued advice and services to employees at all levels.

The primary focus and responsibilities of this role are:

Job Description

Team Management:

Serve as an escalation point for the Talent Acquisition and Early Careers Team and for recruitment matters across the organisation.
Manage team resources and contribute to the overall planning and performance of the Talent Acquisition & Early Learning Teams.

Advisory and Coaching:

Offer practical recommendations and solutions to hiring managers on recruitment strategies.
Align recruitment efforts with business objectives and support workforce planning.
Guide hiring managers on recruitment management through the connectme platform.

Recruitment Management:

Oversee the full recruitment process to ensure a smooth candidate experience.
Design and deliver recruitment training programs to enhance leadership capabilities.

Advertising and Candidate Attraction:

Develop advertising strategies that enhance candidate attraction while representing the CW Retail brand.
Collaborate with hiring managers to create job advertisements that align with technical requirements and company culture.

Reporting and Analytics:

Utilise reporting tools in connectme to generate statistical reports for timely updates to leadership.

Compliance and Process Improvement:

Ensure accuracy of position descriptions and lead projects to modernize recruitment experiences.
Maintain up-to-date recruitment documentation and correspondence.

Building Leadership Capability:

Coach and mentor managers on effective talent acquisition practices and connectme usage.
Deliver training programs to enhance recruitment knowledge.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

Foster strong relationships with all stakeholders across CW Retail.
Promote a collaborative work environment and contribute to achieving team objectives

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in a generalist Talent Acquisition role.
Bachelor’s degree in Business (Human Resources) or equivalent.
Proven experience in advising and coaching business leaders on HR practices.
Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in IT and general computer skills.

Personal Attributes:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
Proactive with a strong desire to achieve results.
Adaptable to changing environments and able to manage multiple priorities.

The successful applicant will be required to meet a satisfactory National Criminal History Check outcome.

Due to the amount of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Agencies will not be entertained.