Talent Acquisition Specialist

Squadron Energy is Australia's leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia.

With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia's clean energy future.

Why work with us?

Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia's transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves.

Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team's cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Talent and Performance, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the resourcing needs of Squadron Energy (SQE) and managing the end-to-end recruitment process. The primary goal is to source and attract top talent that aligns with SQE's purpose, vision, and values through innovative sourcing methods, understanding market trends and potential talent gaps, and implementing leading talent strategies.

This role may involve travel to other office locations and sites to engage and liaise with broader Squadron Energy (SQE) teams and relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of talent acquisition strategy, identifying key metrics for talent acquisition objectives across SQE including digital and social media value propositions.
  

• Create and post job advertisements across various platforms to attract potential candidates.
  

• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with Hiring Managers to meet the overall People strategy and objectives.
  

• Act as primary recruitment contact for your client groups, sourcing suitable candidates for key positions both individually and through the team.
  

• Act as a key point of contact for external recruitment agencies, maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders and meeting with agencies when necessary.
  

• Participate in the recruitment process cycle, from approved vacancies through to selection and on-boarding, in the process providing strategic advice to Hiring Managers on appropriate sourcing and candidate attraction strategies.
  

• Coordinate and participate in interviews and actively contribute to the selection process as part of the hiring panel.
  

• Research and benchmark salaries, maintaining familiarity with salary bandings for roles across Squadron Energy.
  

• Ensure exceptional candidate care, providing every internal and external applicant with a positive experience, regardless of outcome.
  

• Partner with and support the P&C team to leverage external education, industry and recruitment partnerships, including learning institutions, and Universities to ensure a robust sourcing pipeline.
  

• Undertake proactive sourcing practices that minimise advertising and agency spend and pitches the team as an internal talent agency.
  

• Identify and recommend continuous business process improvement within the talent function.
  

• Provide regular metrics and reports to the business and Talent Acquisition team.
  

Experience

• 3 years minimum experience in HR/recruitment industry.
  

• Experience with, and strategic understanding of job boards.
  

• Experience in developing talent pools for key business critical roles.
  

Skills

• Hiring in a fast-paced service industry as well as managing stakeholders up to executive level.
  

• Ability to manage competing priorities to balance operational and strategic demands.
  

• Results focused with solid commercial acumen.
  

• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  

• Strong networking capabilities
  

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, and/or business-related disciplines
  
  

To Apply

Squadron Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you want to make a meaningful difference in this world then we encourage you to take the next steps:
* Submit your updated resume outling your relevant experience to date.
* Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.

Please Note

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.