Recruiter

About the Role

Are you enthusiastic about connecting skilled individuals with fulfilling career opportunities and contributing to a better everyday life for many? We are seeking a proactive, people-oriented Recruiter to execute efficient and consistent recruitment processes to acquire the right talent for IKEA Australia & New Zealand on a fixed-term contract basis. This role suits candidates who excel in dynamic environments, enjoy building strong relationships with stakeholders, and are dedicated to superb candidate experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle ensuring a smooth, engaging, and values-driven experience from initial contact through to hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand current and upcoming recruitment needs and define role requirements clearly.
• Leverage global recruitment tools, programs, and sourcing strategies to identify and attract qualified candidates for current and future job openings.
• Develop and maintain talent pools and sourcing strategies to meet workforce and competency demands.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and data to recognize trends, facilitate decision-making, and continuously enhance recruitment processes.
• Incorporate Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion principles throughout recruitment to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships organization-wide to align recruitment priorities and manage expectations.
• Drive initiatives for ongoing improvement of recruitment efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience.

Who You Are

You are a motivated recruitment expert who enjoys relationship-building and crafting excellent candidate journeys. Your strengths lie in sourcing talent, managing stakeholders, and partnering closely with hiring managers. Comfortable with data and digital tools, you apply commercial insights to improve recruitment strategies and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least three years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a comparable area.
• Proven skills in talent sourcing, attracting candidates, and building talent pipelines with hands-on experience managing full recruitment cycles and recruitment platforms.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities, demonstrated through successful collaborations with leadership to meet business needs.
• Solid analytical skills to interpret recruitment data and implement process enhancements.
• Good understanding and practical application of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in recruitment.

Skills Required

• Talent acquisition and sourcing expertise
• Stakeholder and relationship management
• Data analysis and metrics interpretation
• Recruitment software proficiency
• Diversity and inclusion awareness
• Process improvement
• Communication skills
• Commercial awareness

Leadership Expectations

• Deliver results consistently
• Collaborate and co-create with teams
• Commit to self-development and foster growth in others
• Communicate effectively and with clarity
• Adapt confidently in uncertain situations
• Lead by example
• Contribute to business development

Why Join Us?

Working at IKEA goes beyond just a job — it is a place where your efforts contribute to a greater purpose. Join our team and be part of a community dedicated to making everyday life better for many.