Talent Acquisition Specialist

at  Generate

We are a proudly New Zealand-owned, award-winning KiwiSaver and wealth manager. Our mission is to educate and empower our customers to make informed financial decisions and achieve strong long-term performance. With a relentless focus on these goals, we are dedicated to growing Kiwis’ wealth and helping them attain better financial outcomes in retirement.
At our core, we are a purpose-driven business, caring deeply about making a difference. Our passionate team plays a crucial role in bringing our mission to life. We foster a culture of idea-sharing and empowerment, encouraging our people to lead initiatives that positively impact our business, community, and members.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In response to our growth objectives, we are expanding our Talent Acquisition team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner and be essential in helping build out our hiring strategy. You would not only hire great people, but also influence outcomes that support our business long-term.

Your day-to-day will look something like this:

• Execute our people growth plans for the business to meet current and future staffing demands.
• Be responsible for managing the full life cycle recruitment for volume and professional roles across all functions of our business, from Sales, Customer Service to Tech and Distribution.
• Stay current with talent market insights and trends to recommend new approaches and tools.
• Identify the best online sourcing channels for different candidate segments and adapt your strategy if you are not achieving the expected results.
• Create candidate pipelines and build on the Generate brand.
• Use data to influence hiring managers at all levels, advising on hiring decisions and coaching them on interview practices, making trade-offs, and inclusive hiring.
• Offer an exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process.

Here’s what will help you succeed in this role:

• 4+ years’ experience in a Talent Acquisition/Recruitment role. You would have some in-house experience, doing end-to-end recruitment and partnering with hiring managers.
• Experience hiring for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles, from entry-level to supervisors. You would be able (and keen) to support different teams and enjoy the challenge of hiring for new roles you haven’t hired before.
• Proficiency with recruitment tools (ATS, job boards, etc.) and a passion for exploring and suggesting new channels and platforms.
• Creative thinking and strong sourcing skills to attract talent through innovative methods. You focus on skills and ask the right questions to assess candidates against hiring criteria.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise your workload based on business needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people, from Team Leaders to Heads of Departments