Pearson Hiring for Talent Acquisition Administrator – 12 month contract Job at Sydney Full Time

Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Our Purpose | Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning

Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.

Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.

Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.

The business area: Workforce Skills – We provide upskilling and reskilling that ensures people can thrive in a digital, automated future. Pearson has acquired Faethm, a SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence to help prepare people for the future of work. This AI-driven strategic workforce analysis and planning tool – helps organisations identify skills gaps that will emerge as automation increases and determines the skills and capabilities individuals will need, to adapt to new jobs in the future. We are the newest division at Pearson with ambitious and exciting plans for growth. Faethm Overview

The team: Our Talent Acquisition global team works together as one team to bring the best talent to join our Pearson family globally. Our Talent Acquisition function is part of Corporate HR. We are on an accelerated digital transformation journey to grow our TA team globally and collaboration is at the heart of our culture. Come grow with us.

The role: The TA Administrator is a dedicated resource that supports and elevates the Faethm TA function. This role will be responsible for providing comprehensive admin support in all aspects of Talent Acquisition. This role requires a highly organised individual, with previous experience in a high pressure environment, to become the go to source of all recruitment status updates. You will be the oil that helps to keep the TA team running smoothly during this significant period of growth in Fathem.

What you will do:

• Assist with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) administrative tasks
• Partner with Sourcing Specialist and Recruiter to ramp up recruitment and onboarding efforts
• Maintain TA data trackers for the team and report out to International Talent Acquisition Management on a weekly cadence
• Become an expert for ATS and inform teams of improvements and trainings
• Enhance and automate our recruitment process where needed
• Update and maintain our job descriptions for all roles
• Liaise with various supporting HR departments to ensure smooth candidate experience and onboarding
• Guide Hiring Managers on process and best practice
• Support, plan and actively advocate Faethm by Pearson’s diversity goals and initiatives

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Previous experience as a HR Generalist, Administrative Assistant in HR, Sourcing Specialist, or similar role
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Ability to work with clear and urgent deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as needed
• Familiarity with LinkedIn recruiter, social networks, professional sites, and resume databases
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (highly regarded)

If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online.

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Job: HUMAN RESOURCES

Organization: Corporate Human Resources

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 4535