Senior Talent Specialist - Product and Engineering

About Halter

Halter aims to empower farmers and graziers to operate highly productive and sustainable agricultural ventures. Our solutions enable customers to manage their livestock effortlessly, such as calmly moving 500 cattle without traditional methods like quad bikes, dogs, or fences. This innovative approach is radically improving grazing practices, transforming the industry, and positively impacting lives.

At Halter, we value meaningful work and high performance in a talented team committed to solving complex challenges. Supported by top-tier investors like Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck, we are driven to achieve significant change.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Talent Specialist to join our People and Culture team, focusing on sourcing and securing exceptional talent across global markets. The role involves partnering closely with hiring managers to anticipate recruitment needs, manage hiring processes end-to-end, and maintain a recruitment experience aligned with Halter’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across various regions and departments, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support.
• Contribute to strategic talent planning, capability mapping, and forecasting of skill needs for scaling the business.
• Help refine and promote our Employee Value Proposition to authentically represent the employee experience.
• Develop scalable recruitment systems and processes adaptable to different regions and growing hiring demands.
• Coach and enable hiring leaders to enhance interview quality, candidate assessment, and decision-making.
• Support market-driven compensation benchmarking and contribute data to ensure equitable and competitive offers.
• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by incorporating inclusive hiring practices and expanding talent outreach.
• Represent Halter externally at events, universities, and forums, bolstering our employer brand.
• Maintain robust candidate pipelines using varied sourcing channels for current and future requirements.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role needs and drive smooth, inclusive recruitment processes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience that reflects Halter’s culture throughout the hiring journey.
• Manage ATS and recruitment workflows for efficient, organized hiring operations.
• Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and pipeline status to drive continuous improvement.
• Support internal mobility, diversity, and employer branding efforts.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve recruitment processes and tools in a fast-paced growth environment.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years experience in talent acquisition, preferably within high-growth or global technology companies, with expertise in recruiting hardware, software, or technical roles highly valued.
• Proven ability to build and scale effective teams across multiple regions.
• Strong strategic business partnership skills with capacity for executive reporting and hands-on recruitment excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities, adept at collaborating with hiring teams.
• Experience managing high-volume hiring without compromising candidate quality.
• Deep understanding of sourcing techniques and global talent acquisition strategies.
• Proficient in hiring data analysis, reporting, and using metrics to guide decisions.
• Knowledgeable of employment legislation, immigration, and compliance in New Zealand and preferably Australia.
• High emotional intelligence, excellent communication, self-driven, and able to thrive amidst ambiguity with a strong sense of accountability.

Work Culture at Halter

Halter follows an office-first culture believing in-person collaboration fosters stronger connections, better learning, and greater impact. Though we value office presence to build relationships and facilitate growth, flexibility to work remotely is available within our high-trust environment. Our energetic and inspiring office atmosphere contributes significantly to personal and professional development.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We welcome candidates who may not meet every requirement but feel inspired by the role and our mission to reach out and explore the opportunity.

Join Us

If you are passionate about joining a transformative company and playing a pivotal role in our growth, submit your cover letter highlighting your excitement for this role and Halter alongside your CV. Discover more about careers at Halter and our community on our social media channels.

Why Work at Halter

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects transforming farming and sustainability.
• Collaborate with a diverse, talented, and driven team tackling complex challenges.
• Access autonomy, skill mastery, and a personal development fund of $1,000 to support your growth.
• Experience a rewarding yet demanding environment that fosters innovation and meaningful contributions.