Talent Acquisition Specialist - Retail Consumer Goods

Location Melbourne - Initial 4 month contract - Immediate start 

At Harrier, we’re proud to be an award-winning Australian total talent business, partnering with some of Australia’s most respected organisations to deliver recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), contingent workforce solutions and strategic talent advisory services.

Our purpose – Talent for Tomorrow - drives everything that we do. We’re passionate about helping our clients achieve their talent goals, and we’re just as committed to creating meaningful, engaging work for our own teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work onsite with a highly regarded client while also enjoying the flexibility and support of the Harrier team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead end-to-end volume recruitment for positions within retail and consumer goods operations
• Work onsite 3 days per week at clients office, with flexible work arrangements
• Partner closely with hiring managers to ensure the delivery of strategic sourcing and tailored attraction strategies
• Create an engaging and streamlined experience for candidates and hiring teams
• Leverage market insights and talent data to guide decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement projects around D&I, process optimisation, and recruitment technology

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for someone who combines operational excellence with a passion for building relationships. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Proven end-to-end volume recruitment experience, with retail and consumer goods experience being highly desirable
• Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and providing expert recruitment advice and updates
• A proactive approach to talent sourcing, market mapping, and creating pipelines for future needs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences
• A continuous improvement mindset and practical approach to solving recruitment challenges

Why join Harrier?

• Being part of a collaborative, purpose driven team committed to meaningful work
• Professional and personal growth opportunities through our learning and development and mobility programs
• Access to interesting projects from talent tech innovation, to employer branding and diversity initiatives
• Enjoy flexible work options, including hybrid and a culture that genuinely support your wellbeing
• Join a business that values authenticity, quality and passion in everything we do

This is a four month contract, however, genuine career and development opportunities are available at Harrier, with future roles across the business always open for consideration.

If you are ready to make your mark in a role where your expertise will truly be valued, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of something meaningful.

All candidates must have current working rights in Australia. Candidates on a Working Holiday Visa will be considered.