Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Equity Venture Partners

Equity Venture Partners

People & HR

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Posted on May 15, 2026
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Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status.
At Deputy, we’re improving the world of work, one shift at a time, for 80% of the world’s workforce: hourly workers. These are the dedicated employees who keep our world running – from baristas to nurses, cleaners to delivery drivers, florists to factory workers. Despite their vital role in society, most workplace technology has focused on those workers who sit behind a desk, but at Deputy, we transform the frontline. When businesses use Deputy, their workplaces thrive – the business is more profitable, compliant, and productive, while the workers are more engaged and happier at work.
We're becoming an AI-native company, a commitment that means you'll be empowered (and expected) to use AI tools and thinking in your day-to-day work. You'll have the training, support, and freedom to use AI responsibly and creatively to spark ideas, solve problems faster, and unlock new ways of working.
If you’re passionate about creating solutions that put people first and helping businesses and their teams thrive, join us at Deputy and make an impact where it matters most!

The Team

The People Team is responsible for maximising employee value through talent acquisition, employee onboarding, management and experience. They are the force behind driving employee engagement and a strong company culture at Deputy, empowering Deputies to do the best work of their lives in support of shift workplaces.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract in Sydney.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, specifically within the SaaS technology space, and will be adept at sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage global recruitment across functions (GTM, customer success, engineering, product, G&A, etc.) and collaborate effectively with hiring managers and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

    Strategic Talent Acquisition (50%)

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for various roles, with a strong focus across functional expertise (Sales, CS, Engineering, Product, G&A).
  • Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates through various channels, including social media, networking events, and industry-specific platforms.
  • Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand hiring needs and create effective recruitment strategies.
  • Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by maintaining timely communication and providing an excellent candidate experience.
  • Market Intelligence: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to ensure our recruitment strategies are competitive and effective.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process to build a diverse workforce.

    • Talent Acquisition Operations (50%)

  • TA Ops & Process Optimisation: Develop, refine, and standardise recruiting processes to improve efficiency and consistency. Own and manage TA tools, systems (e.g., ATS, CRM), and reporting dashboards to provide data-driven insights. Streamline workflows, ensuring alignment with HR, People Ops, and hiring teams.Identify and implement automation opportunities to enhance recruiter productivity.
  • Data & Analytics: Track and analyse key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, hiring trends, etc.). Provide insights to business stakeholders to inform hiring strategies. Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data to enhance sourcing and recruiting effectiveness.
  • Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience: Partner with hiring managers to improve interviewing processes, training, and coordination.Oversee and refine structured interview frameworks to drive consistency and reduce bias.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison between TA, HR, and IT for system improvements and integrations. Manage relationships with external vendors (ATS provider, background check partners, etc.). Ensure compliance with recruiting policies, data privacy laws, and employment regulations.

Skills & Experience

    • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 1 year in the technology sector. Experience in a high-growth SaaS company is a plus.

    • Sourcing Skills: Proficiency in using various sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and social media platforms.

    • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with candidates and internal stakeholders.

    • Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and projects simultaneously.

    • Data-Driven: Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and data to drive decision-making and improve processes.

    • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

    • Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software. Experience with Lever is a plus

Employee Perks
- Enjoy a flexible work policy (with a work-from-home stipend to set you up for success!)
- Own A piece of Deputy via our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Take paid parental leave to support you and your family
- Stay protected with Group Salary Continuance Insurance
- Access support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Enjoy additional leave days — including study assistance, celebration days and volunteering
- Join our global working groups focused on collaboration, belonging and connection
- Get creative at our annual Hackathons
- Take advantage of our novated leasing for electric vehicles, internet reimbursement and more!
Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills.
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