Associate Recruiter

About Synechron

Synechron is an international digital transformation consulting company serving the financial services sector. The firm blends creative thinking with modern technology to provide digital, business consulting, and technology services to major banks, insurers, and financial institutions worldwide.

Role Summary

Synechron is seeking an energetic Junior Recruiter to support the Melbourne recruitment function. The position will handle recruitment support from start to finish for technology and business positions across Australia, working alongside recruiters, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to find and attract strong talent. It is a strong opportunity for someone aiming to grow a career in talent acquisition in a busy consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal talent databases, referrals, and networking channels.
• Review applications and evaluate profiles against the needs of each role.
• Carry out first-stage outreach and phone-based screening conversations.
• Arrange interviews between applicants, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Keep candidate information up to date in the ATS and recruitment platforms.
• Publish vacancies on job portals and social media channels.
• Develop and maintain talent pools for both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Support offer preparation, pre-employment verification, and onboarding activities.
• Help ensure candidates have a smooth and positive experience throughout hiring.
• Prepare recruitment reports, tracking sheets, and pipeline updates.
• Assist senior recruiters with multiple hiring needs across technology and business functions.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1 to 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn and major job portals.
• Strong organizational ability and careful attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle several priorities in a fast-moving workplace.
• Exposure to technology hiring concepts is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Previous recruitment experience in IT or professional services roles.
• Understanding of the Australian employment market and hiring practices.

Work Arrangement

This role is based in Melbourne, Australia. Attendance in the office is required for at least 4 days each week, while 1 day may be worked from home depending on business needs and manager approval. The successful candidate should be comfortable in a collaborative, quick-paced, office-led setting and interact regularly with recruiters, hiring managers, and business stakeholders.