Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta Hiring for Talent Acquisition Manager Job at Parramatta Full Time

At Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP), we are committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for great talent to help us transform the learning of every student and enrich the professional lives of our staff in a Catholic learning community.

To meet the needs of our diverse stakeholders, the Talent Acquisition function within CEDP has undergone a transformation and we are seeking an astute TA leader to join our P&C leadership team to collaborate with senior school leadership and central office teams to continue to improve our ability to meet CEDPs current and future talent needs .

About the opportunity:

The TA Manager reports to the Head People & Culture and is responsible for executing the talent acquisition strategy which includes CEDPs EVP, strategic sourcing, early talent, recruitment processes, policies and business partnering initiatives. You will be responsible for leading a team of recruitment professionals and specialists aligned to clusters of schools and central office departments. More specifically you will:

• Drive the hiring process and lead the delivery quality talent for a hugely diverse range of roles at all levels and meet with internal stakeholders to evaluate services

• Develop creative recruitment solutions for critical roles and to ensure we attract the appropriate level and quality of talent

• Create and implement recruiting best practices, ensuring exceptional service and support, with a primary focus on operational excellence, proactive, and cost-effective recruitment solutions

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the organisation and participate in strategic business discussions to assist with delivery of talent needed to achieve business priorities

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of recruitment processes and the implementation of recruitment technology and innovation

• Coach the team to deliver full cycle recruitment to the organisation including developing selection criteria, sourcing, screening, short-listing, interviewing, selection and ensuring pre-employment checks, contracts and new starter paperwork are completed to the highest standards

• Guide and coach hiring leaders on all aspects of the hiring process to ensure that the right talent is selected for the right role and assist leaders with conducting on-time, quality candidate reviews and activities

• Partner with HR professionals and payroll to create an exceptional and positive recruitment experience for all stakeholders

• Analysing data and trends to ensure effective decision-making

• Manage and monitor talent acquisition budget

• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders

About you:

To be successful in this rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to the purpose and core values of CEDP along with the following selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• 5+ years’ experience in a leading an end-to-end recruitment function (job brief to onboarding)

• 5+ years’ in a mentor, supervisor or leadership role

• Experience leading and supporting executive leadership recruitment (hiring leaders and candidates) through the recruitment cycle

• SuccessFactors RCM and RMK experience and demonstrated expertise championing a defined best practice process across multiple stakeholder groups

• Experience in auditing, project management, vendor management, networking and strategy

• Education or similar industry (large and complex/matrix organisation structure) recruitment experience preferred

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best people to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education and an employer of choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion high-quality education and lead the way in innovative practice.

Interested?

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, click here.

CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about CEDP go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.