Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sydney)

About the Role Let’s be clear: this is not an HR or People role . This is a talent acquisition role for someone who enjoys hiring at pace, partnering closely with the business, and helping build high-performing teams in a company that is growing quickly. At Fresha, we are looking for a Talent Specialist to join our Sydney office and help drive hiring across a business with real momentum, particularly as we continue expanding across Southeast Asia and the wider Asia Pacific region . This role will suit someone who is energized by a busy hiring environment, comfortable managing multiple priorities at once, and motivated by the chance to make a visible commercial impact. What You’ll Do Manage end-to-end hiring across multiple live roles Partner closely with hiring managers to understand priorities and move searches forward Identify and engage strong talent quickly and effectively Keep candidate processes moving with pace and professionalism Balance urgency with quality, knowing when to move fast and when to go deeper Contribute to hiring efforts that support Fresha’s commercial growth across Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific Bring market insight, good instincts, and strong execution to every search Write and send compelling outreach messages to engage passive candidates Screen CVs, conduct intro calls, and assess candidate fit Coordinate interviews across multiple time zones and teams Maintain and update our ATS (we use Lever ) and support scheduling / admin Contribute to team projects including employer branding, candidate experience, and hiring events What We’re Looking For This role is likely to appeal to someone with a recruitment or talent acquisition background , ideally with experience in an agency or similarly high-output environment. Are confident managing several searches at the same time Know how to build momentum and keep stakeholders aligned Are resilient and steady under pressure Enjoy working in an environment where priorities can move quickly Have strong judgment and are comfortable making decisions Like being close to the business and seeing the impact of your work Want to be part of a high-performance culture without the politics or unnecessary process Bonus Points Experience recruiting internationally Exposure to high-growth startups or product-led tech companies Hiring across commercial roles What To Expect From The Environment We set a high bar, and the pace is real. There will be busy periods, shifting priorities, and times where speed matters, but this is not pressure for the sake of pressure. It is about building well, moving with intent, and hiring the right people to support meaningful growth. We work closely together in the Sydney office because it helps us move faster, stay aligned, and build stronger working relationships. What this role is not: This is not a generalist HR position. It is not focused on people operations or administration. It is not a remote role. What You’ll Gain End-to-end recruitment experience in a fast-growing global scale-up Broad exposure across multiple functions, markets, and hiring strategies A supportive, high‑performing team environment with room to grow The chance to help shape the hiring function and make a lasting impact What to Expect from Our Interview Process Intro Call (30 mins) – Meet a member of our Talent Team Skills Interview (45 mins) – Chat with our Global Head of Talent Final Stage (60 mins, in‑person) – Meet the wider People & Talent team and present a short task We aim to finalise the entire interview process and deliver feedback within 2 weeks . Every job application received is reviewed manually by our talent team. While we strive to assess applications within 7 days, the sheer volume of talented individuals expressing interest may occasionally extend this timeframe. Inclusive Workforce At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medium