Hiring Manager

Earth AI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team lunches

Company retreats

Professional development

Job summary

EARTH AI is a fast-growing tech startup in Sydney seeking a Hiring Manager with 2-3 years of HR/recruitment experience. This full-time role sits in the operations team, based in our Sydney office with travel to remote exploration sites around Australia.

You will own end-to-end recruitment, onboard new teammates, maintain HR records, and drive engagement initiatives. Join a curious, organized team that values learning, cross-functional collaboration, and building a positive workplace culture in a

Qualifications

• Graduate from any discipline (Human resources, business, psychology, arts — we’re open).
• 2-3 years experience in HR/recruitment.
• Motivated to learn, contribute, and explore different areas of HR and recruitment.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and good at following through.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process: job postings, screening, scheduling interviews.
• Onboard new team members from documentation to integration.
• Maintain accurate people records, HR documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate internal communications, calendars, and recruitment logistics.
• Plan and support recruitment campaigns, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements across the business.
• Support ad-hoc tasks and special projects across the organisation.

Skills

Recruitment

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Curiosity about tech/startups

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

General degree

Job description

EARTH AI is a fast-growing tech startup transforming the way critical metals are discovered. Founded in 2016 in Sydney, we are on a mission to secure the future of technology and infrastructure by responsibly sourcing the metals essential for global advancement. Using cutting-edge technology, we identify and develop new metal deposits with unmatched efficiency and sustainability. Our vision is to lead the industry by discovering and owning the majority of future metal deposits while becoming the most advanced, efficient, and responsible metal commodity company in the world.

We’re looking for a curious, organised self-starter to join us as a Hiring Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 2-3 years experience who wants to be at the heart of a fast-moving start-up, learning the ins and outs of recruitment, onboarding, and people operations. At EARTH AI, you’ll get to wear many hats, work alongside a passionate team, and see first-hand how a start-up grows and attracts the right talent.

About the Role

You’ll be part of the operations team, helping to ensure the hiring process runs smoothly. It’s a full-time role based in our Sydney office (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), with required travel to our remote exploration sites around Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening applications, and scheduling interviews
• Onboard new team members, from documentation to welcoming them to the business
• Maintain accurate people records, HR documentation, and reporting
• Coordinate internal communications, calendars, and recruitment-related logistics
• Help plan and support recruitment campaigns, events, and engagement initiatives
• Contribute to process improvements and HR projects across the business
• Jump in to support ad-hoc tasks and special projects across the organisation

Who You Are:

• A graduate from any discipline (Human resources, business, psychology, arts - we’re open)
• 2-3 years experience
• Motivated to learn, contribute, and explore different areas of HR and recruitment
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and good at following things through
• Confident interacting with people at all levels
• Curious about tech, start-up, and building a positive workplace culture
• A team player who’s not afraid to ask questions or get stuck in

Why Join Us:

• Growth opportunities: Shape your own career path in a fast-growing start-up
• Collaborative environment: Work with passionate, supportive people
• Competitive pay: Base salary + annual performance bonus
• Perks: Team lunches, company retreats, professional development, and more