Business Partner - Recruitment
Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About the Role – Talent Business Partner
Whitehaven Coal have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Talent Business Partner to join our evolving and exciting recruitment team!
You will be joining a supportive and super fun culture that thrives within our highly motivated and knowledgeable team.
Although this role is predominately office based; We are a team that travels!!
This close-knit team is spread over 3 states, coming together for quarterly talent workshops and a variety of social activities throughout the year across Sydney, Newcastle & Brisbane. We also take regular trips to the Gunnedah basin, where our incredible mining operations are, for stakeholder education and varying recruitment commitments.
Our Talent Business Partners are responsible for delivering end to end recruitment activities across a portfolio of professional, technical and blue-collar positions within our underground and open cut operations in the Gunnedah basin.
What You’ll Do
- Coordination with hiring managers and HR business partners to determine staffing needs
- Manage recruitment campaigns and talent pipelines to ensure minimal delay from vacancy to placement.
- Proactive shortlisting, screening and Interviewing candidates
- Actively seek out innovative solutions to attract the best talent
- Prepare recruitment materials and posting vacancies across multiple platforms
- Use social media and current market trends to attract candidates and build relationships
- Ensure the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is kept up to date at all times to maintain accurate reporting
- Request and review candidate background checks including; psychometric/safety, medical/ police checks
- Manage the candidate offer process and educate candidates on benefits, salary and environment
We’re looking for a remarkable team player, with the strength to build and maintain successful business relationships.
- Previous experience in recruitment for the mining industry (highly desirable)
- A strong sense of team, someone who is determined to continue building a performing, supportive and fun culture
- Energetic, innovative and tenacious
- Superb time management & attention to detail
- Professional and clear communication
- Multi-tasking and adaptability
- Strong work ethic and an attitude to truly support our stakeholders
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career Development Coaching
- Bonus scheme + $1k company shares
- Flexible working on offer
- Employee referral scheme - $3,000 per successful referral!
- 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to salary packaging Including novated leasing
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
