Talent Acquisition Manager

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The Company

Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. KBR Australia has been engaged in working with Defence and Defence Industry for over 20 years and has core competencies in program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions, and provides in-depth expertise to a wide range of projects within the Defence sector.

The Role

As the Talent Acquisition Manager for the fastest growing division of KBR globally you will be key to continuing that growth. You will ensure excellence in the operational delivery of talent acquisition solutions and lead by example in providing an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers, as well as expert advice and guidance throughout KBR’s hiring process to the team and business stakeholders.

As a subject matter expert in talent acquisition, you will manage the hiring and pipelining of talent for KBR’s Government Solutions business, with a focus on continuous improvement and governance of the team to manage risk. You will also help to drive innovation in sourcing strategies, employer branding and attraction and retention of top talent more broadly.

Leading a high-performing and close-knit team who are recognised across the business for excellence, you will provide instruction and mentorship to other team members whilst ensuring consistency in hiring processes, playing a key role in assessment and hiring decisions, and ensuring quality of hire and quality of service across your portfolio.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Significant experience in talent acquisition, ideally at a mid-to-senior level

• In-depth knowledge of full-lifecycle talent acquisition and employer branding best practice

• Strong experience with HRIS, ATS and talent acquisition tools with a focus on data integrity

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is attention to detail

• The ability to effectively coach and mentor, and to measure performance and apply standards

• You must be an Australian Citizen with a current AGSVA clearance or the ability to obtain one

Desirable Experience

• Australian Defence Industry experience

• Internal talent acquisition experience

• Experience working for a global organisation with involvement across the Asia Pacific region

Benefits of KBR

KBR is committed to supporting the professional development of staff at every stage of their career through in-house training, performance rewards and structured career paths. We offer a competitive package of lifestyle benefits that include family-friendly work hours. KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, a security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Additional benefits include:

• Bonus schemes
• Professional development opportunities
• Income protection
• Salary packaging and Novated leases
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Free parking (some sites)
• End of trip facilities (some sites)
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Competitive paid parental leave
• Paid reservist leave
• And much more!

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