Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Melbourne)

Talent Acquisition Business Partner K&S; Corporation Limited is an ASX‑listed company that has provided transport, logistics, energy and dangerous goods services since 1945. As one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest multi‑modal providers with 80 locations and 1,800 employees, our brand is recognised for innovation, customer focus, safety and continuous improvement. Role This busy, hands‑on role requires strong judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a great fit for the business. Reporting to the Talent & Retention Manager in Melbourne, you will work alongside hiring managers as a trusted business partner, supporting them to understand team challenges and people needs. Together, you will deliver recruitment processes and provide fit‑for‑purpose recruitment and selection solutions across the business. About You You have an HR background and are highly driven, self‑motivated, and comfortable working autonomously. You bring a positive attitude, strong people skills and the confidence to make sound decisions and provide clear, practical advice. Experience & Capability You bring 3+ years’ recruitment experience across both salaried and blue‑collar roles. You are skilled in creating compelling job ads, conducting effective role briefings, managing high‑volume and high‑value recruitment, and using creative recruitment marketing to attract quality talent. You are approachable, hardworking, well‑organised and confident in partnering with hiring managers to achieve the right outcomes. Responsibilities
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, workforce needs and team challenges, providing trusted recruitment advice and support.
- Deliver and coordinate recruitment activities, including role briefings, job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and offer support.
- Lead and manage the candidate vetting process, including police checks, pre‑employment medicals, reference checks and role‑specific compliance requirements.
- Develop fit‑for‑purpose sourcing strategies across salaried and blue‑collar roles using creative recruitment marketing and proactive talent sourcing.
- Coach and support hiring managers through best‑practice recruitment and selection processes to ensure quality, compliant hiring decisions.
- Manage candidate experience and stakeholder communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Act as a trusted subject matter expert. Benefits
- A competitive salary with genuine scope to grow as your career progresses.
- Novated car lease and salary sacrifice.
- Paid parental leave.
- Growth and development to support career progression.
- Employee recognition and rewards programme.
- Employee assistance programme including financial wellness support.
- Background checks for all current employees to support a safe workplace. Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Human Resources
- Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Requirements
- Full Australian working rights.
- Police check and pre‑employment medical required to uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday".
- We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
- Equal Employment Opportunity statement: K&S; Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rmukk