Melissa Middleton
Mount Martha,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead with proven success at Planet Innovation in developing strategic recruitment initiatives and building strong talent pipelines. Expert in leveraging applicant tracking systems and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Adept at enhancing employer branding and streamlining processes, ensuring a superior candidate experience while managing conflicting priorities effectively.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Lead
Planet Innovation
05.2022 - Current
- Lead talent sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates across multiple departments for our Melbourne and US facilities.
- Manage Employee Referral Program.
- Led implementation of Hi Bob (HRIS) for Hiring and HR Core modules.
- Manage our annual graduate recruitment intake, including developing and maintaining relationships with Universities and Industry partners.
- Onboarding of new employees.
- Streamline recruitment and cross-boarding processes and maintain candidate records efficiently.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Led talent sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates across multiple departments.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Peninsula Health
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and ensure alignment with department goals.
- Enhanced employer branding initiatives through social media engagement and targeted outreach campaigns.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior recruiters, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Processing immunisation forms and compliance checks (AHPRA registration, Police checks, Working with Children checks, VEVO).
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Peninsula Health
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided guidance and advice to hiring managers on the recruitment process and HR matters.
- Ensure timely and accurate response to incoming calls to the HR hotline and Recruitment & Onboarding inbox.
- Preparation of high-volume employment contracts for Allied Health Professionals adhering to EBA conditions and pay rates.
- Processing immunisation forms and compliance checks (AHPRA registration, Police checks, Working with Children checks, VEVO).
- Updating employee changes into SAP payroll system.
Survey Officer
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Gathered survey data over the phone for numerous surveys to gather actionable insights for government data.
- Mentored junior staff in effective survey techniques and best practices for data collection.
Recruitment Advisor (Contract)
Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed audit of AITSL's recruitment process and policies with assignment to recommend strategies to enhance talent acquisition processes.
- Researched AITSL's company brand and Employee Value Proposition against competitors.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define strategic requirements and create compelling improvements.
Human Resources Assistant (Contract)
The Bays Healthcare Group
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Coordinated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and streamlining hiring procedures.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires.
- Preparation of employment contracts.
- Collating all employment documents including AHPRA registrations, Police checks and WWCC.
- Monitoring all mandatory compliance training.
Career Break
Stay At Home Mum
07.2014 - 02.2018
Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)
Education Services Australia
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and align recruitment efforts.
- Developed and managed Employee Referral Program.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
SportsBet
02.2013 - 09.2013
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Education Services Australia
03.2012 - 02.2013
Recruitment Manager
State Trustees
01.2006 - 11.2011
Recruitment Consultant
Stokes Wiggins Recruitment
07.2004 - 12.2005
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruitment
10.1998 - 07.2004
Insurance Consultant
Endsleigh Insurance
10.1996 - 10.1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Skills
- Strategic recruitment
- Candidate sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Employee referral programs
- Relationship building
- Talent pipeline building
- Candidate experience
- Applicant tracking systems (Hi Bob, Lever, Mercury eRecruit)
- Global recruitment (collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple time-zones)
Certification
- Team Management Systems (TMP) - 2023
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Lead
Planet Innovation
05.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Peninsula Health
06.2021 - 05.2022
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Peninsula Health
03.2020 - 06.2021
Survey Officer
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
07.2019 - 03.2020
Recruitment Advisor (Contract)
Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership
05.2019 - 07.2019
Human Resources Assistant (Contract)
The Bays Healthcare Group
02.2018 - 06.2018
Career Break
Stay At Home Mum
07.2014 - 02.2018
Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)
Education Services Australia
09.2013 - 07.2014
Talent Acquisition Consultant
SportsBet
02.2013 - 09.2013
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Education Services Australia
03.2012 - 02.2013
Recruitment Manager
State Trustees
01.2006 - 11.2011
Recruitment Consultant
Stokes Wiggins Recruitment
07.2004 - 12.2005
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruitment
10.1998 - 07.2004
Insurance Consultant
Endsleigh Insurance
10.1996 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Team Management Systems (TMP)
- Delivers work-focused insights to help individuals understand why they work the way they do, and develop strategies to improve working with others.
- Provides a common language and framework for individuals, teams and organisations.
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