Talent Acquisition Partner (12 month fixed-term contract)

Company Description

Established in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, exotic, prestige, family and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services.

Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe.

Dutton Automotive is a Co-Major Partner of Essendon Football Club and currently operates from 21 dealerships throughout Australia. We currently have over 300+ staff nationally and are growing! 

Job Description

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced and driven individual to join our People & Culture Team in Victoria, based in Richmond. You will report into the People & Culture Manager, with your role being the Talent Acquisition Partner. The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for working with the team to develop and embed a talent acquisition framework that supports end-to-end recruitment solutions that attract, assess, and secure high-quality talent. Acting as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, this role partners closely with the business to align recruitment strategies with workforce and organisational objectives. 

This role will see you:

• Work with the team to develop a talent acquisition strategy and framework that incorporates best fit/practice principles, and embed this across the business
• Partner with leaders to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce plans
• Partner with hiring managers to lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from role briefing through to offer and onboarding
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies, including direct and pro-active sourcing and talent pooling
• Provide market insights and advice on talent availability, remuneration, and hiring trends
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience that reflects and enhances the organisation’s values and brand
• Conduct screening, shortlisting, interviews and coordinate selection and assessment processes
• Manage recruitment activity through the ATS, ensuring data accuracy and reporting
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment legislation, policy, and diversity principles
• Contribute to employer branding, recruitment projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline
• CPHR certification is preferred
• Proven experience in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment Partner role (in-house and/or agency)
• Previous experience in the automotive industry is an advantage
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and recruitment best practice
• Experience developing and embedding talent acquisition frameworks and processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Ability to manage multiple roles and competing priorities effectively
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and relationship-building skills
• High attention to detail and professional judgement

Additional Information

Benefits & Perks:

• Salary package in line with experience
• A 'paid day of leave' to celebrate your Birthday
• Access to our Employee Novated Lease Program
• Access to a fully funded EAP Program to support you and your family
• Exclusive access to PitStop offering direct access to shopping discount codes and discounted gift cards, helping you save while you shop!

At Dutton Automotive, we value our customers and our employees. Our values are built on prioritising our customer needs, valuing our employee's flexibility to change, and fostering creativity and initiative. If you share our values and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.