Talent Acquisition Manager in Melbourne

Talent Acquisition Manager job description

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for leading recruitment strategies and managing the end-to-end hiring process to attract top talent. This role plays a critical part in workforce planning, employer branding, and delivering a seamless candidate experience aligned with organisational goals.

Talent Acquisition Manager job duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Talent Acquisition Manager include:

Developing and executing talent acquisition strategies to meet workforce needs

Managing the recruitment lifecycle from requisition to onboarding

Building talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and market mapping

Partnering with hiring managers to understand role requirements and drive recruitment outcomes

Leading employer branding initiatives and candidate engagement campaigns

Monitoring recruitment metrics and reporting on hiring performance

Managing relationships with external recruitment agencies and job boards

Ensuring recruitment practices comply with employment legislation and internal policies

Leading and mentoring recruitment team members

Typical Talent Acquisition Manager job qualifications and requirements

A background in human resources or business is essential, supported by substantial experience in talent acquisition. A degree in HR, business administration, or a related discipline is also required.

Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment and talent strategy

Experience managing in-house recruitment teams or projects

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics

Knowledge of employment legislation and hiring compliance

Ability to build talent networks and enhance employer brand positioning

Experience developing and executing workforce planning and sourcing strategies

Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recruitment practices

Ability to lead recruitment process improvements and implement best practices

Experience partnering with HR, business leaders, and external vendors or RPO providers

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Salary for Talent Acquisition Manager in Melbourne

113300 - 144200

25th percentile

113300

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

128750

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

144200

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

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