Description
Your New Chapter
At VetPartners we pride ourselves on delivering shared services support that drives success for our veterinary clinics. This role features a hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office to promote collaboration build strong connections and enhance team engagement.
We are seeking a driven and experienced Talent Acquisition Lead Support Functions to join our People & Culture team at VetPartners. In this pivotal role you will lead the recruitment function for all nonveterinarian and locum roles across our 270 veterinary clinics and hospitals in Australia and New Zealand.
Reporting to the General Manager of Talent Acquisition youll manage and mentor a team of recruiters and a coordinator partner with senior operational leaders and play a key role in shaping and delivering our talent strategy. From process optimisation to executivelevel hiring youll ensure our clinics have access to the talent they need to deliver exceptional care.
This is a fastpaced peoplefocused role that blends strategic thinking handson leadership and continuous improvementperfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic purposedriven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
- Lead coach and support a team of Recruiters and a Coordinator (including NZbased team support)
- Set clear KPIs and ensure high team engagement and performance
- Align recruitment efforts with business growth priorities
- Recruitment Delivery & Process Improvement
- Oversee endtoend recruitment for nonvet and locum roles across ANZ
- Drive process improvements to enhance candidate and hiring manager experience
- Utilise recruitment tech (ATS/CRM) to improve workflows and reporting
- Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
- Partner with Employer Brand to deliver engaging campaigns and boost referrals
- Promote a consistent positive experience throughout the recruitment journey
- Strategic Sourcing & Planning
- Build pipelines for priority roles and support workforce forecasting
- Proactively source talent and support succession planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with clinic and business leaders
- Provide regular hiring updates and market insights
- Executive Recruitment
- Manage seniorlevel hiring (e.g. General Manager roles) as needed
- Support strategic hiring projects across the business
Skills Attributes and Experience:
- Over 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition leadership with a proven ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Strong expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technologies optimising reporting workflows and recruitment processes for greater efficiency.
- Confident and skilled communicator able to build trust and collaborate effectively with Csuite executives to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.
- Passionate about simplifying complex processes and driving performance improvements to enhance recruitment outcomes and organisational success.
- Experience working in healthcare veterinary or multisite service environments with the ability to manage diverse and distributed workforces in dynamic industries is highly desirable.
Why VetPartners
At VetPartners were more than just a company were a family united by our passion for animal welfare and excellence in veterinary care. Working with us means being part of a dynamic and supportive community where your contributions are valued and your growth is nurtured.
Why Work With Us
- Shared Purpose: Join a passionate community dedicated to advancing animal healthcare and making a positive impact on pets and their owners.
- Collaborative Culture: Experience a supportive environment where collaboration fuels innovation and fosters personal and professional growth.
- Opportunities for Growth: Grow with us through ongoing training mentorship and career advancement opportunities tailored to your development.
- Rewarding Work: Make a difference every day by contributing to meaningful projects that positively impact the health and wellbeing of animals.
- WorkLife Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and support to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
How To Apply:
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VetPartners is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities. We are committed to being an inclusive diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds experience and abilities.
A note to recruitment agencies:We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. No agencies required.