principal specialist, hr partners

Randstad NV; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings potential

Hybrid work model

Service leave & birthday day off

Training & career development

Share purchase plan

Mental health support

50% gym discounts

Volunteer & service leave

Job summary

Randstad HR Partners is seeking a seasoned Principal Recruitment Specialist to own and build a high value Senior HR desk in Australia. You will drive strategy, shape the market presence, and partner with HR leaders across industries to deliver innovative recruitment solutions.

This role offers autonomy, clear career progression, and a path to lead a prestigious HR practice within Randstad HR Partners. You will report to the National Head and GM of the specialism, with a focus on expanding the

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in the recruitment industry as a specialised Principal Consultant, Managing Consultant, Sector Recruitment Manager, or Branch Manager, with experience in specialized HR recruitment.
• Experience in building or managing a desk that has focused on high level senior roles.

Responsibilities

• The role reports to the National Head and GM of the specialism and will play a key role in building out this capability.
• Be a trusted partner and advisor to our clients as a subject matter expert.
• Be ambitious, driven and results oriented and use these competencies to achieve your goals.
• Be organised and create a good balance between client management, recruitment and administrative work with a focus on achieving your work objectives.

Skills

6+ years recruitment experience

HR recruitment expertise

Job description

Randstad HR Partners is a leading force in Australia's recruitment market for HR professionals. With over 25 years of industry expertise and a nationwide presence, we've built a reputation for connecting top-tier HR professionals with industry-leading organisations. We're now seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Specialist to amplify our success and join our high-performing team!

The role

If you are a seasoned Recruitment Professional with experience managing a specialised senior HR desk and looking for a fresh challenge, this is an opportunity to truly take ownership and build the HR Partners brand. You'll have the autonomy to build your own patch from the ground up, backed by clear career progression as you grow the market. As a Principal Recruitment Specialist at HR Partners, you would have the opportunity to build a high value Senior HR desk.

• We seek a driving force who will enjoy taking this line of business out to a wider market, the focus will be on promoting innovative flexible HR recruitment solutions to HR leaders across industries
• Strategy, planning and execution of the plan to build a high value HR Recruitment desk focussed explicitly on senior appointments
• The role reports to the National Head and GM of the specialism and will play a key role in building out this capability.
• Be a trusted partner and advisor to our clients as a subject matter expert.
• Be ambitious, driven and results oriented and use these competencies to achieve your goals.
• Be organised and create a good balance between client management, recruitment and administrative work with a focus on achieving your work objectives.

Your Experience

As a Principal Recruitment Specialist, you will bring with you

• At least 6 years of experience in the recruitment industry as a specialised Principal Consultant, Managing Consultant, Sector Recruitment Manager, or Branch Manager, with experience in specialized HR recruitment. We are also happy to speak with Recruitment Consultants from other specialisations such as Finance, Procurement, Legal, or Business Support.
• Experience in building or managing a desk that has focused on high level senior roles.

Whats on Offer

At Randstad HR Partners, what we offer is not just a job ... .we offer you an opportunity to build a career in a friendly and supportive environment with a culture and benefits that help you enjoy a healthy work life balance.

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Your hard work pays off with a competitive base salary, superannuation, and an uncapped commission structure that rewards your success and we are happy to talk more about this during your interview.
• True Work-Life Integration: Embrace "Flexibility with Intentionality" through our hybrid work model, giving you the freedom to work from home on non-core office days.
• Generous Leave & Celebrations: Enjoy additional service leave and a special day off to celebrate your birthday – because you deserve it!
• Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of ongoing training and career development opportunities, ensuring you're always at the forefront of the industry.
• Participate in our Share Purchase Plan with a 100% input from Randstad to match, investing in your own success!
• Prioritising Your Well-being: Your mental health matters! Benefit from our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and dedicated Mental Health Officers in every state.
• Exclusive Lifestyle Perks: Stay active and healthy with 50% off gyms, activewear, recovery services, and more!
• Give Back to the Community: Make a difference with our impactful Volunteer and Service Leave Programs.

About Randstad

Randstad is the world's largest talent company, operating in 39 countries with over 46000 employees. We connect more than 2 million candidates to roles every year, driving both business growth and career success.

In Australia, Randstad has been at the forefront of all things talent, employing over 1000 local experts across 30 locations. Being recognised as #7th Best Places to Work in Australia for our employee culture, flexibility and work life balance.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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