Joshua Cox
Altona North,Australia
Summary
Results-driven recruitment partner with a proven track record in managing end-to-end hiring processes to meet both urgent and strategic client needs. Expertise in collaborating with hiring managers to enhance workforce planning and deliver exceptional candidate experiences. Proficient in building and engaging talent pools through modern sourcing techniques, including social media and recruitment platforms such as Job Adder and Page Up. Holds a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, Victorian Police Check, and Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RECRUITMENT PARTNER
NEXTT GROUP
Melbourne, VIC
12.2023 - Current
- Managing the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
- Developing and implemented strategic recruitment plans to attract top talent across various sectors.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and align on candidate profiles.
- Sourcing candidates through recruitment platforms including Seek and Indeed.
- Conducting reference checks and completed mandatory compliance checks in line with NDIS requirements, including NDIS Worker Screening Checks, Working With Children Checks, and Work Rights verification.
- Drafting and posting engaging job advertisements to attract suitable applicants.
- Screening, shortlisting, and assess candidates against role requirements and compliance standards.
- Coordinating interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and key stakeholders.
TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR
ADAIRS
05.2023 - 09.2023
- SECONDMENT (4 months)
- Liaised with State Managers, Area Managers, and store leaders regarding recruitment requirements for store leadership, support office and Visual Merchandising roles.
- Posted job advertisements and reviewed applications to identify suitable candidates.
- Conducted phone screenings and initial candidate assessments for leadership, Visual Merchandiser and Support Office positions.
- Conducted reference checks
- Extended and negotiated employment offers with successful candidates.
- Managed candidate applications throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.
- Supported the testing and launch of Adairs’ new recruitment system, PageUp, providing feedback to ensure a smooth rollout for store leaders.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
ADAIRS
02.2023 - 05.2023
- My role includes but is not limited to assisting day-to-day enquiries from our loyal customers via telephone, live chat and emails regarding membership details, order enquiries, delivery time frames and order cancellations/returns. My role also requires frequent liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver correct information to our customers.
STORE MANAGER
ADAIRS WOLLONGONG
01.2021 - 02.2023
- My role included the following: Managing a team of up to 9 in a large-scale store, Reaching and maintaining all metric targets, Coaching and developing team members, Operational & day to day store tasks, Motivating team and achieving goals, Rostering and scheduling, Maintaining Visual Merchandising standards and creating appealing displays, Recruitment for my store.
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
ADAIRS WOLLONGONG
10.2019 - 01.2021
- My role included the following: Assisting and supporting the manager and a team of up to 7. Development and coaching of team members. Assisting with day-to-day store operations. Managing the sales floor. Maintaining Visual merchandising standards. Motivating team members to achieve.
SALES ASSISTANT
ADAIRS SHELLHARBOUR
10.2017 - 10.2019
- My role as a sales assistant was to remain customer focused while also completing tasks efficiently. Completing sale set ups and change overs. Assisting with the day to day sales operations. Reaching targets and goals individually and as a team. Working as a team player towards a common goal.
Skills
- Skilled in HRIS and ATS software (Job Adder, Page Up, Referoo, Employee Connect and World Manager)
- High-volume recruitment management
- Experienced in KPI monitoring and application
- Results driven
- Onboarding processes
- Strong communication skills
- Job market analysis
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Finalist – SEEK STAR Awards 2026 for Talent Acquisition Team of the Year (Under 1000 Employees)
Timeline
RECRUITMENT PARTNER
NEXTT GROUP
12.2023 - Current
TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR
ADAIRS
05.2023 - 09.2023
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
ADAIRS
02.2023 - 05.2023
STORE MANAGER
ADAIRS WOLLONGONG
01.2021 - 02.2023
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
ADAIRS WOLLONGONG
10.2019 - 01.2021
SALES ASSISTANT
ADAIRS SHELLHARBOUR
10.2017 - 10.2019