People & Talent Advisor

Swan Studio; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Development budget

AI-driven processes

Job summary

Swan Studio in Sydney is seeking a People Advisor/Specialist who lives and breathes Talent Acquisition. You’ll hunt top-tier paid creative strategists, organic social managers and content production talent, while bringing a solid HR foundation to keep people ops and culture running fast.

You’ll lead end-to-end recruitment, onboard swiftly, shape L&D, and coach managers on KPIs within a growth-focused, AI-enabled agency environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years in HR/P&C with direct sourcing success.
• Fast-paced agency experience and hiring agility.
• Comfort with AI tools to streamline recruitment and HR ops.
• Strong coaching, influence and communication skills.
• Sharp judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: end-to-end recruitment and proactive pipelines using AI.
• Onboarding & Culture: design and run a seamless onboarding experience.
• Learning & Development: manage and renew the L&D calendar.
• Performance Framework: coach managers on KPI setting and reviews.
• HR Foundations & AI: modernise policies and workplace practices.

Skills

People & Culture

Recruitment

AI in recruitment

Coaching

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Company Overview

We're Swan Studio, B&T's Emerging Agency of the year and the leading direct Paid Social creative agency in Australia. We empower brands like Hungry Jacks, Juniper and Canva to transform scrolls into sales, all thanks to our unique blend of data-driven strategy and bold execution.

Our work consistently sets the industry benchmark for conversion-focused social creative, and our team is actively shaping the future of the field through thought leadership and groundbreaking approaches.If you're a creative who thrives on seeing the direct impact of your work and wants to be at the forefront of what's next in advertising in an AI-centric world, you'll find your home here.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a People Advisor/Specialist who lives and breathes Talent Acquisition. You’re a recruitment gun first and foremost and someone who can hunt down top-tier paid creative strategists, organic social managers and content production specialist talent in the fast-moving social marketing market. You will also have a solid foundational HR experience to keep our people ops, performance frameworks, and culture running at high speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus): Drive end-to-end recruitment. Source, screen, interview, and close candidates while building proactive pipelines. Leverage AI tools and smart sourcing hacks to find non-obvious creative talent.
• Onboarding & Culture: Partner with Ops to design and execute a seamless onboarding experience setting up new squad members for immediate impact.
• Learning & Development: Manage and innovate our L&D calendar
• Performance Framework: Coach managers on setting sharp KPIs aligned with business strategy, maintaining continuous feedback loops, and guiding annual reviews.
• HR Foundations & AI Integration: Continuously review, modernise, and automate P&C policies, benefits, and workplace practices to match the pace of our growth.

Requirements

• 4-5+ years in HR/P&C, with a demonstrated track record of heavy, direct-sourcing recruitment success.
• Fast-Paced / Agency Experience: You understand the rhythm of a creative/paid social agency and can adapt quickly to changing hiring priorities.
• AI Fluency: Comfort using modern AI tools to streamline recruitment, drafting, and HR operations.
• Coaching & Influence: Strong ability to train managers, resolve P&C friction, and guide employees through career growth.
• Precision & Judgment: Sharp critical thinking, attention to detail, and top-tier communication skills.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and impact
• Performance bonus linked to the growth of client accounts under your stewardship
• Continuous professional development with dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and tooling
• Opportunity to pioneer AI-driven production methods within an ambitious, future-focused studio

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Join the Swan Squad and play a role in our journey to becoming the world's best performance creative agency.