Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, ANZ

Coleambally; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pet-friendly workplace

Wellbeing programs

Pet product discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

IDEXX ANZ is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruitment across Australia and New Zealand. This hybrid role, based in our Rydalmere office with two days on-site, partners with HR and hiring managers to deliver strategic talent solutions and an exceptional candidate experience.

You will source proactively, build data-informed recruitment strategies, influence decisions, and contribute to TA tools while expanding early-career partnerships, university campaigns, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience across multiple functions and levels, ideally in ANZ.
• Experience advising and influencing hiring managers and HR on talent acquisition strategy.
• Experience using data and recruiting systems to manage pipelines and inform strategy.
• Experience contributing to improvements in TA tools, templates or processes.
• AI-enabled recruiting workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across ANZ, from profiling to onboarding handoff.
• Develop tailored, data-informed recruitment strategies with hiring managers and HR.
• Proactively source and screen candidates through networks, social media, job boards, referrals, and agencies.
• Maintain active pipelines and deliver a professional, positive candidate experience.
• Build partnerships with universities and external organisations to connect with early career talent.
• Apply Australian and New Zealand employment practices, and contribute to TA tools and processes.
• Support hiring in other regions as global demand requires.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruitment

Sourcing strategies

AI-enabled recruiting

Talent advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ATS/CRM

Market insights platforms

Psychometric tools

Job description

As Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), you will join our Asia Pacific (APAC) Talent Acquisition team and partner with the business to bring in the talent across all roles in the region, including senior and complex roles. This hybrid role is based in our Rydalmere office, with two days a week on site, and reports to the Sr Talent Acquisition Manager, APAC. You will partner closely with the Head of Human Resources, ANZ and be an active contributor to the broader HR team.

Why this role matters:

At IDEXX, every role contributes to improving the health and wellbeing of pets, people and livestock through innovative diagnostic and software solutions. In this role, you will connect candidates with career opportunities that bring our purpose to life, and partner with hiring managers across every line of business and function in ANZ as a trusted talent advisor. Your resourceful, creative approach to finding talent, and your ability to influence hiring decisions with data and market insight, will help ensure candidates and hiring managers alike have an exceptional experience with IDEXX.

In this role:

• You’ll independently own full-cycle recruiting for roles across ANZ, from vacancy profiling and search strategy through offer and onboarding handoff.

• You’ll build tailored, data-informed recruitment strategies with hiring managers and HR, and coach and advise managers on structured interviewing and selection decision-making.

• You’ll proactively source and screen candidates through networks, social media, job boards, referrals, and agencies, and keep pipelines active.

• You’ll deliver a professional, positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.

• You’ll build partnerships with universities and external organisations to connect with early career and graduate talent and raise awareness of IDEXX as an employer through campaigns, career fairs and industry events.

• You’ll apply Australian and New Zealand employment practices, working with HR as needed.

• You’ll keep recruiting data accurate, use hiring and market data to recommend improvements, contribute to enhancing TA tools, templates and processes, and adopt new tools and AI-enabled workflows as they roll out.

• You’ll support hiring in other regions as global demand requires.

What you need to succeed:

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• You have 5-7 years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience across multiple functions and levels, including senior and complex roles, ideally in ANZ, with working knowledge of local markets and employment practices.

• You have experience advising and influencing hiring managers and HR on talent acquisition strategy and delivering talent through a range of sourcing approaches, including engaging passive candidates.

• You have experience using data and recruiting systems to manage pipelines, inform strategy, and prioritise across many open roles.

• You have experience contributing to improvements in TA tools, templates or processes.

• Your experience with AI-enabled recruiting workflows is a plus.

What you can expect from us:

At IDEXX, we’re passionate about helping people grow while doing meaningful work that makes a difference. When you join our Talent Acquisition team you’ll be trusted, supported, and encouraged to make an immediate impact. We offer:

• Flexibility and balance – Hybrid working arrangements to support wellbeing and lifestyle needs.

• Development and exposure – Hands‑on involvement in end‑to‑end recruitment, supported by experienced TA and HR leaders across ANZ and globally.

• Supportive, collaborative culture – A team that values trust, learning, collaboration, and innovation.

• Meaningful impact – Play a role in attracting talent who support veterinary professionals and improve animal health.

• Global exposure – Work within a global TA function and gain experience with best‑practice recruitment tools and processes.

• Modern recruitment tools – Use contemporary ATS, CRM, psychometric tools, and market insights platforms.

• Pet‑friendly workplace – Bring your pet to work and be part of an organisation that truly understands the human–animal bond.

• Health and wellbeing support – Access wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, and employee support resources.

• Great employee perks – Discounts on pet products and diagnostic testing.

• Giving back – Paid volunteer days and charity support through our global One IDEXX program.

Why IDEXX:

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.

EEO Statement:

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.