Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fedex; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid annual leave

Career growth

Stable shifts

Job summary

FedEx is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment across key functions from operations to commercial roles. You will partner with hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and build robust candidate pipelines, while ensuring compliant recruitment processes in Australia.

Join a global leader in logistics with hybrid work options, a competitive salary package, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Full work rights in Australia.
• Pass criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for high-volume and specialised roles, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, and offer management.
• Workforce Planning & Pipelining: Partner with department managers to understand staffing needs, forecast demand, and build candidate pipelines for critical operational and commercial roles.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilise multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify qualified candidates.
• Process Optimisation: Review and refine local recruitment workflows to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Employer Branding: Assist with employer branding initiatives to attract suitable candidates and represent the organisation effectively in the market.
• Assessment & Selection: Conduct thorough candidate evaluations, including structured interviews, background checks, and reference checks.
• Reporting & Analytics: Track recruitment metrics and prepare regular reporting on hiring activity, timeframes, and key performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain professional working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external recruitment suppliers.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all recruitment practices comply with relevant Australian employment legislation, company policies, and workplace standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Join the FedEx Team – Where Your Career Moves Forward!

Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Netley SA 5037 / Welshpool WA 6106
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Why Join FedEx?

• Annual bonus scheme
• 20 days paid annual leave + 10 days personal leave per year
• Career growth with a global leader in logistics – 500,000+ employees worldwide
• Stable shifts & true job security – Monday to Friday work

About the Role

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities, delivering both high-volume campaigns and targeted hires across key business functions, including Operations and other functions.

Working closely with hiring managers and business leaders, you will help execute workforce planning initiatives, maintain strong talent pipelines, and ensure efficient, compliant recruitment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for high-volume and specialised roles, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, and offer management.
• Workforce Planning & Pipelining: Partner with department managers to understand staffing needs, forecast demand, and build candidate pipelines for critical operational and commercial roles.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilise multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify qualified candidates.
• Process Optimisation: Review and refine local recruitment workflows to improve efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Employer Branding: Assist with employer branding initiatives to attract suitable candidates and represent the organisation effectively in the market.
• Assessment & Selection: Conduct thorough candidate evaluations, including structured interviews, background checks, and reference checks.
• Reporting & Analytics: Track recruitment metrics and prepare regular reporting on hiring activity, timeframes, and key performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain professional working relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external recruitment suppliers.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all recruitment practices comply with relevant Australian employment legislation, company policies, and workplace standards.

What We Need

• Full work rights in Australia
• Ability to pass criminal history check

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.

Minimum Experience

At least two (2) years of relevant work experience.

What We Offer

• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements balancing remote and office work.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and internal career progression.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary package and employee benefits.
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, professional, and inclusive team culture.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy, or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

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