Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

About the Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Talent Acquisition is searching for a skilled and client-focused Recruiter to join the team in Sydney. The role involves collaborating tightly with hiring managers across Australia to identify, attract, and assess high-quality candidates through innovative sourcing methods. You will contribute to a culture that embraces fresh ideas and teamwork while working alongside a dedicated and results-driven group of recruiters.

This position is permanent and requires full-time attendance at the Sydney CBD office five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with business units to thoroughly understand job roles and devise targeted recruitment strategies.
• Develop and nurture a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management, focusing on cultural fit and candidate motivation beyond just role placement.
• Effectively utilize all available sourcing channels, including employee referrals, internal CRM, career portals, and job fairs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on talent market trends and propose strategic ideas to shape AWS's long-term talent acquisition pipeline.
• Refine and implement recruitment processes aligned with Amazon’s commitment to delivering top-quality results.
• Participate actively in recruitment activities, including candidate skill evaluation to maintain high hiring standards.
• Manage recruitment data meticulously, applying data-driven and methodical approaches to achieve operational excellence.
• Promote continuous improvement by educating hiring managers and interviewers on recruitment best practices and interview techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in technical recruiting within high-volume and high-expectation environments.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple searches, projects, and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experienced in building and advancing talent sourcing initiatives and candidate pipelines.
• Skilled in complex compensation structuring, offer negotiation, and closing candidates while handling objections.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to create, assess, and scale recruitment workflows for accelerated hiring.
• Experience recruiting candidates who meet stringent security requirements or familiarity with the defense sector talent pool.
• Background working within large teams or dynamic corporate settings, adept at problem-solving and streamlining complex challenges.
• Capability in developing and measuring workflows involving candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting teams.

Additional Information

Acknowledgement of Country: AWS recognises and respects the Traditional Custodians of Australia’s lands and waters, acknowledging their enduring connection and extending respect to their Elders past and present, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the country.

Inclusion & Diversity: AWS is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. The company fosters an inclusive culture that empowers its employees to achieve excellence. Accommodations during the application and hiring process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.