Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - 12-Month Contract

Job Description

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and future generations can truly thrive.

About the role: Due to an internal secondment, we now have this fantastic opportunity in our Mars Global Services segment.

Be the bridge between candidates, the Mars’ Five Principles and the leaders and Associates who will bring them to life. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career - where strategic talent acquisition meets real business impact as you influence leadership, culture, and growth at Mars.

Role Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Location: Melbourne, Vic
Hours: Full time, 12-month contract Reporting to: Head of Talent Acquisition ANZ

What you’ll do:

• Partner closely with stakeholders and line managers to define success profiles, core capabilities, and recruitment strategies for senior, middle-level, and non-early talent roles across the Demand and Corporate Functions
• Develop and execute hiring strategies aligned with our Gold Standard signature processes that attract diverse, high-calibre talent aligned with business priorities and organisational culture
• Serve as a brand ambassador, safeguarding quality, culture and values, diversity, and an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Partner with our Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead to build and maintain strong external talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and creative attraction strategies
  

Your unique ingredients:

• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience primarily for senior and middle-level roles within a large, diverse, and fast paced organisation
• The ability to partner with geographically dispersed hiring managers across a range of business segments, consistently delivering professional, high-touch customer service
• Excellent prioritisation skills, balancing business urgency with candidate and stakeholder experience
• A strong grasp of talent market intelligence, with the ability to influence hiring managers through insights, mapping, and data-driven sourcing strategies
• Expertise in using a range of interviewing techniques and assessment tools, backed by strong diagnostic and decision-making skills and ability to advise
• Experience in an FMCG, CPG or working across Sales and marketing would be highly regarded!
  

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.
• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.
• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.
• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.