Nikki Dey

Working as part of the above-store talent team, partnering with senior leaders and Culture & People Partners across multiple portfolios, including Operations, Brand, and Marketing, to deliver high-impact talent strategies nationally.

• Held the role of Agile Team Facilitator alongside Talent Partner responsibilities, supporting a cross-functional squad of 14 to drive collaboration, delivery, and continuous improvement within an agile operating model.
• Led end-to-end recruitment campaigns for critical, senior, and niche roles across corporate and operational functions.
• Developed and nurtured strategic talent pools to proactively meet future workforce needs.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders (including agencies) to source high-quality candidates via direct sourcing, referrals, digital campaigns, and strategic outreach.
• Provided strategic workforce advice and uplifted hiring leader capability through tools, coaching, and structured training.
• Embedded inclusive hiring practices and played a key role in increasing female hires by 9% between FY23 and FY24.
• Consistently achieved a VOC score of 4.8 through strong communication, candidate care, and hiring manager engagement.
• Supported system enhancements and process improvement projects within the ATS to streamline recruitment.

• Delivered recruitment for salaried roles across the early childhood education sector.
• Guided hiring managers through recruitment strategy and best practices.
• Led high-volume recruitment (average 40 open requisitions) with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Streamlined recruitment operations via ATS improvements and reporting.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job descriptions that accurately reflect roles and responsibilities.

• Led a team of four arrival coordinators supporting international program participants.
• Built and managed strong relationships with global partners and placement organisations.
• Delivered orientation and onboarding programs for new arrivals.
• Implemented innovative approaches to increase operational efficiency and improve overall performance.
• Created strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members through effective communication and collaboration.

• Oversaw national recruitment, onboarding, and contractor management.
• Developed sourcing strategies and led candidate engagement initiatives.
• Coordinated with Human Resources staff on new hire paperwork and orientation activities.

• Established and led the Industrial recruitment division, managing permanent and temporary placements.
• Built strong client relationships and delivered tailored recruitment solutions.
• Successfully sourced and recruited top-tier candidates for a variety of roles, utilising creative strategies to attract the best talent.

• Full function recruitment of temporary and permanent roles
• Built relationships with clients to deliver on their recruitment needs and requirements
• Managed a high volume desk recruiting for businesses across the industrial sector