Construction Talent Acquisition Specialist – Site-Based

Capability HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Capability HR is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a growing construction organisation in Mascot, Sydney. This is an on-site, six-month fixed-term role with immediate start.

The role involves end-to-end recruitment across trades, site supervisors and operational hires, coordinating interviews, and engaging with hiring managers. It is a hands-on, coordination-heavy delivery role with potential for basic HR crossover.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within the commercial construction industry.
• Solid understanding of construction business structures and role requirements.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication with sound judgement.
• Patient, solutions-focused approach.
• Availability for immediate start.
• Experience with JobAdder or similar ATS is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Screening candidates across trades, technical roles, site supervisors, project support, and operational hires.
• Managing end-to-end interview scheduling — phone screens, hiring manager interviews, site-based interviews, and follow-ups.
• Maintaining momentum in a reactive hiring environment where requisitions depend on client sign-off and can shift quickly.
• Managing relationships with technically focused, time-poor line managers who may change role parameters or delay feedback.
• Keeping documentation accurate and audit-ready, including briefs, interview notes, and candidate records.
• Delivering a strong candidate experience despite fluctuating timelines and shifting priorities.
• Optional HR crossover — strong performers may pick up basic HR coordination or grow into a hybrid HR/TA role.

Skills

Screening candidates

Interview scheduling

Stakeholder management

Line-manager support

Documentation

Candidate experience

ATS experience

Tools

JobAdder

Job description

Capability HR is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a growing construction organisation in Mascot, Sydney. This is an on-site, six-month fixed-term role with immediate start.

The role involves end-to-end recruitment across trades, site supervisors and operational hires, coordinating interviews, and engaging with hiring managers. It is a hands-on, coordination-heavy delivery role with potential for basic HR crossover.