Address About us:
At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. As an organisation, Uniting celebrates our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
We live our values of Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold in our interactions and through our everyday work.
Uniting is committed to increasing our Aboriginal representation throughout the entire organization aligned with key actions within the Reconciliation Action Plan. We are committed to continuously developing a culturally safe workplace where you can have the confidence of belonging and appreciation for your skills, passions, and the opportunity to represent your community.
About the role:
You will be responsible for providing specific admin tasks to support Uniting's internal Talent Acquisition (TA) team ensuring an exceptional recruitment experience for ALL of our valued candidates.
A key focus of your role is stakeholder engagement as this role isn’t about taking an order and facilitating a recruitment process, our hiring managers are used to partnering with the TA team working hand in glove to understand their needs and then deliver on that approach.
As you can imagine, you'll be involved in various parts of the recruitment process such as helping us identify, screen, and hire great candidates providing ongoing support right through to the on-boarding stage.
You may have experience in a similar TA Coordinator role or have an HR background at Coordinator/Administrator level, but equally important is your personality and attitude! As our ideal candidate you will have excellent communication, organisational and exceptional follow-up skills.
1-2 years' experience in a similar role would be ideal OR experience working in a fast-paced administrative role and are looking to make a change into TA world!
This is a 12 Month Fixed term opportunity.
Flexibility looks different to everyone - this role is a hybrid working arrangement with Parramatta CBD as a base location.
What you'll do:
Form and nurture close relationships with hiring managers and wider internal stakeholders
Check daily when new role requisitions come through, as you liaise with the TA team in terms of writing and posting engaging job adverts to post onto job platforms such as Uniting Careers, Seek, Ethical Jobs and LinkedIn to name but a few.
Review applications received, create a long list/shortlist with a view to conduct telephone screens and send diary invitations interviews to the candidate, hiring manager and nominated interview panel. Strong calendar management is needed.
Keep abreast of new trends within the world of recruitment - we value your suggestions and will implement accordingly
Potential to organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline as well as promote Uniting NSW & ACT as a leading employer
Your experience will cover:
1-2 years experience in a recruitment related position or fast paced administrative position
Strong MS office experience, SharePoint and ability to pick up systems and processes quickly
Initiative, Initiative, Initiative! Identifying new and efficient ways of working always welcome!
You are an effective communicator that can hold confident, positive and encouraging conversations
You have excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge and experience using PageUp our applicant tracking System would be amazing!
If you don't tick every box, that’s okay – we would love to hear from you even if you have some of the skills/experience we are seeking
This is a rewarding and fast paced position that requires someone who is genuinely a ‘people person' and loves connecting with others, someone who thrives under pressure, meets deadlines, has a passionate for recruitment and wants to make a positive contribution.
Why work with us?
At Uniting our people connect to our purpose of inspiring people, enlivening communities, and confronting injustice.
We offer:
NFP salary packaging (potential $15,900 as a tax-free benefit)
Genuine flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to work regularly from home
Supportive, collaborative, passionate and connected team environment
Ongoing Professional development
Employee discounts and benefits
Career development opportunities
Wellbeing programs
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt - please send your CV and a cover note detailing WHY this role appeals to you.
Uniting actively contributes to a safe and supportive working environment that is inclusive of all staff through celebrating their nationality, cultural background, LGBTI status, abilities, gender, age, and uniqueness.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which will include a national Police check, working with children check, working with vulnerable people check and reference checks.
