Talent Acquisition Business Partner (24m)

Role: Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Duration: 24 months

Location: Zetland (hybrid)

Please note that due to the maximum term contract nature of this role, successful applicants will be engaged via a Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) approved agency partner and not via VGA directly. Otherwise you will be working onsite/ hybrid at VGA as per typical working arrangements.

About our company:

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

About your new Role:

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced process driven talent acquisition professional to work closely with the HR team for 24 months with opportunity for extension to lead and own the talent acquisition function for the Group VGA. In this fast paced role you will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment, as well as leading ad hoc projects and ensuring strong relationship management across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Creating requisitions via Success Factors (SF) to track recruitment campaigns end-to-end for both direct and indirect staff

• Ensuring Hiring Managers have updated Job Descriptions and have secured necessary approvals prior to hire

• Management of qualification requirements

• Job briefs, sourcing and attracting candidates for job vacancies through multiple channels including job boards (Seek & LinkedIn) and targeted search (Seek Database, LinkedIn Recruiter and SF database)

• Screening candidates and completing phone screens with both internal and external candidates and making recommendations for interview

• Scheduling interviews either face to face or via MS Teams and creating interview guides alongside hiring managers to ensure compliance requirements are met and interview guides stored and returned and stored appropriately

• Providing advice to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners around difficult to fill roles, task assessments,  salary benchmarking and internal processes including background checks, employment checks and right to work

• Facilitating the pre-employment check process and managing ongoing visa checking requirements

• Requesting employment contracts and providing necessary information for HR and IT teams to onboard new starters

• Coordinate and facilitate weekly induction

• Ad hoc project and administrative tasks to support the HR team strategy and goals as required, this will include developing e-learning pathways including; LinkedIn Learning and other online learning opportunities

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

• Degree qualification in HR, Psychology or similar preferred

• Min. 3 years end to end recruitment experience, including high volume recruitment across a diverse range of roles

• Moving with pace, working with medium volumes whilst adhering to process compliance requirements

• Experience sourcing through alternative means, e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter & Database search

• Exceptional communication, negotiation and organisational skills

• A passion and high level of skill for all things recruitment along with proven relationship building skills at all levels

• High level of computer literacy, including a sophisticated use of HR technology systems and LinkedIn Learning

• A willingness to champion change and drive process improvement to enhance and refine hiring practices

• Hands-on working style with ability to take helicopter view of working requirements as needed

• Understanding of Visas and VEVO process

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 30% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!

• A reward and recognition program, made by employees for employees! Includes consistent positive recognition with quarterly and annual awards

• Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working

• Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and birthday leave

• Discounts on Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases

• Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family

• Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the VGA Human Resources Team via email at hr@volkswagen.com.au.

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