Global Talent Acquisition Specialist (8-Month Extendable Contract)

Position Overview

This opportunity is for a Global Talent Acquisition Specialist under an 8-month contract with the possibility of extension, operating remotely within Australia. The role focuses on shaping worldwide recruitment strategies in a dynamic and fast-expanding international organization, managing the entire recruitment cycle across multiple countries and diverse job functions, especially targeting outstanding education sector professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment phases including gathering role requirements, sourcing, screening, conducting interviews and assessments, handling offer processes, and coordinating onboarding transitions.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to define clear role expectations, candidate profiles, and agree on successful hiring goals.
• Spearhead international sourcing initiatives, with emphasis on educational roles, to identify and attract qualified talent across several markets.
• Establish and nurture proactive talent pipelines for crucial roles, specific geographies, and targeted candidate groups to anticipate future hiring demands.
• Implement tailored sourcing strategies utilizing international professional networks, niche communities, specialist job boards, and cutting-edge recruitment channels.
• Integrate AI-driven recruitment technologies throughout sourcing, candidate research, personalized outreach, screening, and pipeline tracking.
• Constantly assess and refine recruitment workflows, tools, and methodologies to boost effectiveness and enrich candidate experiences.
• Ensure meticulous records within applicant tracking systems, providing transparent data on recruitment pipelines and performance.
• Deliver superior candidate engagement by maintaining prompt communications, structured interview processes, impartial evaluations, and openness in hiring decisions.
• Share insights on market dynamics, sourcing patterns, and recruitment intelligence to enhance employer branding and talent acquisition strategies.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience managing full recruitment cycles, preferably within international or multi-country environments.
• Proven expertise in sourcing and recruiting educational professionals across various regions, along with an understanding of global talent communities and market trends.
• Familiarity with contemporary recruitment approaches including proactive sourcing, pipeline building, engaging candidates, and data-informed hiring.
• Experience using AI-enabled recruiting technologies and a proactive attitude towards adopting emerging tools for recruitment enhancement.
• Strong organizational capabilities to handle multiple concurrent searches, maintain orderliness, and meet recruitment deadlines.
• Analytical mindset to monitor and assess recruitment metrics such as quality of pipelines, time-to-fill, and hiring results.
• Excellent communication skills conducive to effective collaboration across different cultures, time zones, and remote work settings.
• Fluent English proficiency; additional languages aligned with international market needs are a plus.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced setting with evolving priorities, demonstrating creativity and flexibility in addressing recruitment challenges.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Work fully remotely with flexible scheduling within compatible time zones.
• An 8-month contractual role with potential extension based on performance and business requirements.
• Opportunity to impact a global recruitment function undergoing transformation and innovation.
• Meaningful work contributing to an organization dedicated to making a difference for families and communities worldwide.
• Collaborate with an international People & Culture team and globally distributed colleagues.
• Gain exposure to advanced AI recruitment technologies and modern talent acquisition methods.
• Develop in-depth expertise across international recruitment markets and specialized roles.
• Ownership over sourcing strategies, process improvements, and enhancement of candidate experiences.

Additional Notes

This recruitment process uses AI-assisted candidate matching for efficient and impartial review. Final hiring decisions rest with the internal hiring team of the partner company managing this vacancy.