Talent Acquisition Lead

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer.  Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do – from paddock to plate.

• Manage and lead full recruitment lifecycle across Harvey Beef, including job briefings, advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, pre-employment checks, preparing employment contract and onboarding coordination.
• Manage one direct report.
• Partner strategically with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, define role criteria, and develop effective recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure efficient and timely delivery of recruitment outcomes to support operational continuity and workforce stability.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and role physical requirements in collaboration with the WHS team to ensure compliance and operational suitability.
• Provide expert recruitment advice and guidance to hiring managers on market trends, candidate availability, interviewing techniques, and best practice selection methods.
• Prepare and present recruitment reports, analysing trends, identifying recruitment challenges, and recommending solutions to improve hiring efficiency and workforce retention.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all recruitment-related matters, ensuring a high level of service to stakeholders and candidates.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, internal talent pools, referrals, and targeted market engagement to attract high-quality candidates.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with organisational policies, employment legislation, labour agreements, and Department of Home Affairs requirements where applicable.
• Assist HR Manager to optimize recruitment process, maintain and update processes to ensure proactively build talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency, candidate experience, and overall talent acquisition outcomes.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System (Workday), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labour legislation, implementing required changes to keep company recruitment processes compliant.
• Mentor and support new team members to ensure understanding of recruitment processes, promote seamless operations, enhance candidate experience, and strengthen employer brand reputation.
• Set social media communication strategy for professional job profiles and functions in the organisation alongside the Harvest Road Group marketing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.