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Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
 
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

This is not your run-of-the-mill TA lead role – This position will provide huge development opportunities, where you can make your mark and grow within a global organisation on a mission for a safer and healthier world.
  
The role:
Are you ready to take your talent acquisition expertise to the next level and have a real impact? As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist based out of our Bowen Hills and Stafford offices, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our APAC workforce. From leading full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and specialised roles, to mentoring hiring managers and driving best practices, this role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and hands-on impact. You'll partner closely with our Global Talent Acquisition Director, supervise a talented team, and help implement Workday technology to elevate our recruitment capabilities. If you’re passionate about attracting top talent, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration, all while bringing a positive, proactive attitude to the table, we want to hear from you!
 
This is an exciting time to join our HR team as we transform our function and implement Workday. The Talent Acquisition team is an integral part of this transformation as we aim to improve our services and advice to the business. There is a lot going on so we need a team player who can work at pace, is creative, resilient, and passionate about recruitment, with a focus on providing candidates with an excellent experience. Our APAC team is fun and geographically dispersed, and we encourage diversity and flexible ways of working. You’ll also be able to learn from our global HR colleagues to share ideas, strategies, and improve our ways of working.
 
The day to day

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and specialised roles across various regions.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand business needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Supervise the Talent Acquisition providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Work closely with the Global Talent Acquisition Director to align recruitment strategies with overall business objectives.
• Train and mentor hiring managers on best practices in recruitment, interviewing techniques, and candidate engagement.
• Build relationships with higher education institutions across the region to build our brand and talent pipelines.
• Source and attract top talent through headhunting, networking, and leveraging various recruitment tools and platforms.
• Support the implementation of Workday recruitment module, ensuring user adoption and optimising processes.
• Develop and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Analyse recruitment metrics and provide insights and reports to improve hiring processes and outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition to continuously enhance our recruitment capabilities.

 
Skills we’re hunting for:

• Proven experience in a senior talent acquisition role
• Strong expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including headhunting and passive candidate engagement.
• Previous experience within an internal recruitment team and driving change.
• Ability to navigate and lead through ambiguity.
• Experience or desire to supervise and develop recruitment teams
• Familiarity with LinkedIn recruiter tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – Workday exposure would be a bonus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in training and mentoring hiring managers on recruitment best practices.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in presenting and gathering data, to demonstrate value and improve decision making.
• A proactive and strategic mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in talent acquisition.
• Above all else you will have a positive and a proactive attitude, with a sense of urgency and you will believe in working hard but having a lot of fun along the way! 

Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
 Our benefits include:

• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates

 
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
 
About ALS
We are global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
 
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian or NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
 
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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