Talent Acquisition Manager, Global Functions

• Key leadership role reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition

• Lead the delivery of effective and inclusive recruitment across our Global Functions

• Based in Brisbane, Queensland Australia

About the role

Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, and part of the TA leadership team, this key role leads all recruiting for our Global Functions which provide support to our Operations on six continents and 36 countries.

The Manager, which may be a Head of role in other Talent Acquisition structures, leads the planning and delivery of recruitment services through a team based in Brisbane, Perth, Singapore, London and Montreal. You'll work closely with the Business and HR leadership teams to understand future demand and plan team and proactive sourcing activity to meet it.

Our business is large, fast paced and dynamic, and you'll be confident in managing priorities between service delivery, team leadership and effective stakeholder engagement to drive the best results.

You'll also be a strong change leader as we change our operating model and enhance our HR technology landscape with the full implementation of Workday.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the delivery of recruitment and talent advisory services that embody industry best practices and foster diverse talent pipelines, advancing Rio Tinto's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity

• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse and dynamic talent acquisition team

• Partner with Business and HR leadership teams to align business strategies and objectives with cost-effective recruitment delivery and talent sourcing strategies

• Collaborate with the broader People Function and Areas of Expertise to exchange information and resources

• Leverage data-driven insights and best practices to shape effective recruitment strategies

• Identify and recommend improvements in recruitment, talent and sourcing processes

• Lead special projects and initiatives to enhance global recruitment practices

• Ensure recruitment activities meet business needs and proactively address any concerns

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Experience in leading high-performing Talent Acquisition teams across multiple service lines and ideally with experience operating across countries

• Demonstrated experience in delivering recruitment and talent advisory services that align with industry best practices

• Ability to engage with senior leaders to translate business priorities into team actions

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with various internal stakeholders, including the broader People Function and Areas of Expertise

• A strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Confidence with analytics and insights and a genuine interest in industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement

• Experience in leading projects and initiatives

Where you’ll be workingTalent Acquisition is part of People Experience providing HR advisory, global mobility, employee relations, remuneration and performance services to leaders, employees & HR business partners.

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.