Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Based in either SA, NSW, QLD, WA or VIC)

A new role means a new way to win together. We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and at the heart of our continued success lies our 115,000 team members working across the country. If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity, take the next step and explore another way your work can have impact and make a difference.

About the team

People and Culture are dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowered workplace. One that’s strong, diverse and where our team members have exciting career pathways to choose from. We do it by making people’s lives easier through better experiences, useful tools, and by providing ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

Responsibilities:

Receive, assess and respond to Hiring Manager requisitions

Develop strong understanding of Coles businesses and their resourcing requirements

Plan, conduct, and evaluate recruitment assignments and apply correct procedures and standards of delivery

Ensure appropriate numbers of candidates applying and implement sourcing measures to address any shortfalls.

Ensure candidate referral ratios meet or exceed prescribed standards through careful screening against specific job requirement

Participate in implementation of new procedures and strategies.

Identify issues and barriers to completion of talent acquisition assignments and initiate actions to resolve them.

Ensure a sense of urgency to expedite recruitment assignments and manage candidate and client’s expectations

Anticipate future recruitment needs and provide proactive guidance to Hiring Managers and business partners

Conduct checks on candidates before hire, including Working Rights checks and reference checks as required.

Advice on career opportunities and enable all candidates to feel acknowledged and valued

Ensure that all responsibilities, and stakeholder interactions are carried out in a manner which reflects and promotes Coles values.

Liaise with hiring managers to confirm requirements, timeframes and sourcing activity and assist them to understand correct process, their obligations and reciprocal timeframes.

Respond to Hiring Manager and candidate queries and concerns in a timely, accurate and professional manner

Participate in meetings and discussions with People & Culture and other Business partners to ensure understanding of needs

Openly receive and act upon feedback and suggestions from stakeholders as appropriate

Actively participate in meetings, projects, conference calls and workshops

Build cooperative relationships with external talent acquisition service providers as required.

Build relationships with Recruitment colleagues in your own and in other States, to facilitate the free flow of information and ideas

Build positive relationships with People & Culture and operational partners to facilitate service delivery that meets their needs as well as an open flow of information and feedback.

Provide ongoing coaching and consulting to hiring managers and People & Culture Business partners

Qualifications:

Experience administering a recruitment process in a high volume, transactional environment

Knowledge of recruitment processes and implementation of sourcing strategies for entry level positions

High level customer service and issue resolution

Experience working to deadlines and project timeframes

Experience influencing others and negotiating outcomes

Some understanding of recruitment processes and methodologies

Ability to identify core requirements for entry level job roles

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build and manage positive stakeholder relationships

Proficiency with MS Office Functions and Recruitment Management Systems (preferably Page Up.)

Working understanding of relevant legislative requirements including Equal Opportunity, anti-discrimination, Work Rights etc.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.

Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.

Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.

Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.

Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.

Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 191033

Employment Type: Full time