Taylor Johnson
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A talent acquisition culture champion who leads with authenticity and a transformative attitude! With a proven decade of experience spanning diverse global industries, I specialize in crafting recruitment strategies centered on people-first principles, ensuring unforgettable experiences for all involved. As a collaborator, I thrive on crafting bespoke solutions tailored to your business needs, partnering seamlessly with cross-functional leaders to drive innovation and elevate your organization. Renowned for my keen insights and unwavering commitment to prioritizing customers and candidates alike, I'm here to lead your team towards unprecedented success!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Optus
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute recruitment strategies.
- Negotiated mutually beneficial contracts and salary agreements with candidates, ensuring competitive offers satisfied both clients and candidates needs.
- Developed a strong executive presence and forged relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Provided timely updates to stakeholders regarding recruitment status, milestones achieved, or challenges encountered throughout project timelines.
- Recruitment portfolio spanning across all corporate disciplines up to and including roles that directly support our CEO and ExCo.
- Served as a liaison between internal teams, facilitating successful cooperation on joint projects.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles with strategic sourcing techniques and efficient interview scheduling.
- Enhanced employer brand by working with business units and advertising partners to deliver big brand moment like FIFA women's World Cup and creating targeted campaigns, resulting in increased candidate engagement and interest.
- Culture champion and brand ambassador for Optus' vision and our amazing people!
- Enhanced candidate pool by proactively sourcing qualified applicants through various channels.
- Implemented market mapping and targeted sourcing framework for hard-to-fill positions, resulting in successful placements and roll out of training to upscale sourcing capability within the TA team.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, from initial outreach to onboarding new hires.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of market trends, providing valuable insights to stakeholders in a consultative approach
- Crafted compelling job descriptions that accurately portrayed open positions while appealing to potential applicants.
- Facilitated interview preparation sessions for candidates and leaders, increasing their confidence levels and success rates during
- Roll out of recruitment AI and early tech adoption.
- True business partner working holistically with HR and the business to ensure I am constantly across the context of business critical roles and they can be triaged in accordance with appropriate position management
Talent Acquisition Partner
The Star Entertainment Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy for corporate roles across Australia.
- Sourced and screened candidates and worked with hiring managers to coordinate briefs, sourcing strategy, interviews, offers and onboarding that align with business needs.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with our Exco including our CEO leadership team, GM's, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of current market trends/insights and aligned hiring managers expectations with current market pressures.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
- Maintain and improve commitment to D&I and internal appointment throughout conversations with hiring managers and shortlisting.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
People Solutions Advisor - Talent
Channel Nine
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Pre-screened candidates prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise targeted positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Advised, coached and educated managers to support recruitment resources policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Recruitment Advisor
Starlight Children's Foundation
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed end to end recruitment for corporate and hospital staff
- Writing position descriptions and interview templates to reflect hiring manager needs.
- Facilitating phone screens, video screens, face to face and online behavioural interview
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- implementing fit for purpose systems such as new ATS, HRIS, Video screening tool, police check system.
- Conducted career fairs at top universities to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
HR Officer/ Recruitment Advisor
Baycorp Pty Ltd
03.2018 - 12.2019
- This role was hybrid meaning, I held these generalist accountabilities in addition to my previous recruitment consultant role, these additional duties included
- Full end to end corporate recruitment as per former role.
- Provide accurate ER advice to managers to assist them in managing employee performance and disciplinary issues
- Conduct investigations in a timely, thorough, and fair manner
- Assist senior HR personnel in the negotiation and settlement of grievances and allegations of unlawful and unfair dismissal
- Assist senior HR personnel in the negotiation and settlement of grievances and allegations of unlawful and unfair dismissals
- Assist in the review of external market salaries to ensure competitiveness of remuneration.
Recruitment Advisor
Baycorp Pty Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2018
- End to end recruitment & selection across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines
- Handling corporate services and bulk recruitment across operations and shared services roles
- Facilitate and arrange Assessment Centre's with up to 20 candidates at a time
- Work with the assigned managers to ensure that their structure and capability meets the needs of the business
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Creation of behavioural and technical testing for specialized roles and Assessment Centre's
- Build talent pools in line with business needs through the relevant career sites
- Actively identifying any potential impacts to the delivery of recruitment needs throughout the process e.g candidates on a work visa (Immigration timelines)
- Streamlining of entire recruitment process
- Facilitated new employee orientations to foster positive team attitude.
- Redesign of Talent Selection Days and Assessment Centre's, Conducted multiple training sessions with managers to run assessment days at interstate locations
- Creation interview guides in accordance with position descriptions and level of role
- Introduction of SEEK Video Screening online platform to integrate manager's insight and approvals on an interactive platform across operations and recruitment
- Implantation of recruitment video that represents out values
- HR metrics, process, policy, and reporting
- Generate reporting based of market trends and level of candidate response
Recruitment Associate
Baycorp Pty Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Assist in managing candidates in a quality and customer-focused manner
- Pre-screening process
- Assist in facilitating assessment centres
- Ensure all candidates are kept well informed throughout the process
- Arranging interviews, reference checking, issuing contracts and induction packs - HR Metrics, process, policy and reporting
- Arranging online testing - Draft job advertisements in accordance with relevant skills and requirements for the role.
Trainer
Baycorp Pty Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for transitioning new starters
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
Senior Portfolio Manager
Baycorp Pty Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Improved debt recovery rates by implementing effective negotiation strategies and maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanour.
- Exceeded performance targets for successful debt recoveries, contributing to company''s overall financial stability.
- Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
Skip Tracer
Skip Tracer, Baycorp Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Managing a ledger of delinquent accounts
- Overcome objections to payment by applying thorough and accurate probing
- Identified best-known address to locate client's collateral or customer.
- Made daily collection calls to customers.
- Proactively monitored accounts and addressed various issues.
- Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations
Education
No Degree - Certificate III in Financial Services
Australian College of Commerce And Management
Sydney, NSWCaroline Chisholm College
Glenmore Park, NSW12.2012
Skills
- Passionate & Resilient
- Customer and client focused
- Relationship Management
- Talent Management
- Overcoming Objections
- D&I Champion
- Employee Hiring
- Strategic Sourcing
- Talent Forecasting
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Accomplishments
Awarded: 'Recruiter of the year NSW' by AICM - 2018
Spearheaded: Remediation & National Inquiry Project Recruitment
Star Entertainment Group - 2022
Spearheaded: FIFA Women's World Cup Project Recruitment
Optus - 2023
Optus Talent Ambassado r: University Open days/ Partner events, Student Mentoring via Kari & The Smith Family
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Optus
12.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
The Star Entertainment Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
People Solutions Advisor - Talent
Channel Nine
11.2021 - 12.2021
Recruitment Advisor
Starlight Children's Foundation
01.2019 - 10.2021
HR Officer/ Recruitment Advisor
Baycorp Pty Ltd
03.2018 - 12.2019
Recruitment Advisor
Baycorp Pty Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2018
Recruitment Associate
Baycorp Pty Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2016
Trainer
Baycorp Pty Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2016
Senior Portfolio Manager
Baycorp Pty Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2016
Skip Tracer
Skip Tracer, Baycorp Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 08.2014
No Degree - Certificate III in Financial Services
Australian College of Commerce And Management
Caroline Chisholm College