Talent Acquisition Partner

The Role:

In this hands-on role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment as the Talent Acquisition subject-matter expert, partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and attract top talent. You’ll own and deliver the TA strategy, implement practical sourcing methods, and make a real impact on processes, the candidate experience, and Sims’ employer brand.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment for corporate/head office roles, while supporting operational and blue-collar hiring as needed.
• Work closely with hiring managers to guide them in following best-practice recruitment processes that are efficient and deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Use recruitment data and insights to inform hiring decisions, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure recruitment practices are consistent, compliant, and well-governed across the region.
• Develop and deliver recruitment training and coaching to hiring managers to build capability and embed best practices across the business.
• Lead talent acquisition and employer branding initiatives with HR and Marketing to strengthen Sims’ employer value proposition and build sustainable talent pipelines.

About you:

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, partnering with hiring managers and building strong external networks.
• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end recruitment across diverse roles, balancing sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and delivery.
• Skilled in TA platforms and sourcing channels, including Seek and LinkedIn, with ATS experience (SuccessFactors desirable).
• Strong ability to analyse recruitment metrics and provide actionable insights on time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity, and process performance.
• Experience working in a decentralised or matrix HR environment, driving consistency, governance, and best-practice approaches.

What We Offer:

• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Novated Lease- tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings
• Join a genuinely collaborative, supportive, and approachable team.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply' and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.