The role
We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist. Your work in this role directly contributes to the shape and culture of the company as we scale. This role will sit within the Talent Acquisition team and reports to Sara Sharif the Head of HQ. You'll also work with the Talent Acquisition Lead and hiring managers to develop position briefs and oversee the entire recruitment process. This includes working with recruitment tools, sourcing, screening candidates, scheduling interviews and briefing with relevant internal stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Source world class talent. Working with our existing talent acquisition team, you will source and manage the candidate pipeline for roles across all departments, with a focus on Software Engineers and Product Designers. You will develop an intricate understanding of Procreate's niche tech stack, source high quality candidates and adopt a personalised candidate approach.
- Develop genuine and engaging relationships. You'll act as an ambassador for the company, culture and product. You pick up on the drivers and motivators of candidates, however nuanced, and are able to objectively communicate if the opportunity at Procreate would match what they're looking for. You provide constructive feedback and develop long term relationships.
- Manage all aspects of inbound recruitment. Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Lead, you will help shape and operationalise our inbound recruitment strategy. You put creative ideas on the table to attract the right talent for the company.
- Understand and embody the guiding values of Procreate. Everything we do at Procreate relates to our 4 core values: Excellence, Courage, Care and Play. You'll embody these values and learn to recognise them in candidates.
Required skills
- Experience in technical sourcing and competence in managing the end to end recruitment lifecycle. You have proven success in sourcing and placing software engineers, designers and other technical roles in Technology businesses. You demonstrate competence in managing the end to end recruitment lifecycle, from role discovery briefs with hiring managers to drafting job specs, sourcing, interviewing, negotiating and closing.
- Communication - leading with empathy, adept at distilling and articulating information. You're adept at navigating conversations to tease out the right information at the right time. You develop concise job specs through briefings with relevant stakeholders and are able to communicate unique selling points to candidates. You're objective and inclusive in your assessment of candidates. You show compassion and understanding in giving and receiving feedback.
- Inquisitive, curious and mature. You are curious about people and love learning about a diverse range of topics. You listen intently and seek to understand before you speak. You understand complex people interactions and individual motivations, and approach conversations with emotional maturity.
- Ability in creative problem solving, prioritise and adapt to change. Our environment is fast-paced, creative and experimental. You enjoy exploring unconventional ways to solve problems and proactively seek opportunities to improve. You are able to align your role priorities with the company's commercial objectives.
What to expect in the first 6-12 months
- Complete the Procreate onboarding process and get to know your colleagues.
- Develop a strong understanding of our organisational structure, priorities, and culture.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and team members.
- Work on open requisitions and familiarise with our internal tools, systems and processes.
- Manage end to end recruitment life cycle.
We want to hear from you
Our recruitment process is made to provide you with opportunities to show us what you're capable of, instead of assessing you solely on your CV.
We’d love to hear about how you see yourself contributing to Procreate in this role.
Please note, we do not operate remote or hybrid models. We're looking for full-time and on-site employees for our Hobart office.