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Victoria Shackal

Adelaide,SA

Summary

As a Talent Relations Manager, I leverage a strong blend of strategic recruitment expertise and business development skills to drive sustainable growth for both clients and candidate partnerships. I lead and oversee comprehensive recruitment initiatives that are closely aligned with organisational goals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality talent solutions while optimising hiring efficiency. My approach includes developing and implementing positive recruitment processes that adapt to changing business needs, improving time-to-fill and candidate experience.

I am adept at managing and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including hiring managers, senior leadership, and external clients, to ensure recruitment strategies support broader business objectives.

In addition, I play a key role in elevating employer brand positioning through targeted talent attraction strategies and engagement initiatives, helping organisations stand out in competitive talent markets. By combining data-driven insights with relationship-building, I consistently deliver recruitment outcomes that contribute to organisational success and long-term talent retention.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Relations Manager

Champagne Recruitment
Adelaide, SA
11.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient recruitment processes.
  • Coordinated candidate sourcing and screening for various job openings.
  • Prepared presentations and proposals for potential clients and stakeholders.
  • Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
  • Managed client relationships to understand their hiring needs better.
  • Implemented best practices for candidate engagement and follow-up.
  • Analysed recruitment metrics to enhance process effectiveness.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for newly hired candidates.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Provided leadership during times of organisational change or crisis situations.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment processes across various departments.
  • Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies for talent acquisition.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
  • Conducted interviews and assessed candidates for cultural fit and skills.
  • Utilised applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment workflows effectively.
  • Developed and managed recruitment process, sourcing candidates to fill key positions.
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract the best talent.
  • Provided guidance on interviewing techniques, assessment methods and selection criteria to ensure a successful recruitment process.
  • Organised interviews with hiring managers and senior executives to evaluate candidates' abilities.
  • Reviewed resumes, cover letters and applications for accuracy prior to forwarding them onto relevant personnel for consideration.
  • Negotiated employment contracts with successful candidates ensuring terms are mutually beneficial for both parties.
  • Attended job fairs and industry events in order to promote the company's brand image.
  • Researched, identified and contacted potential candidates through various sources including job postings, social media and referrals.
  • Provided timely updates regarding status of applications.
  • Conducted initial phone screenings with prospective candidates to assess their skills and qualifications for open roles.
  • Analysed recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve processes.

Exclusive Candidate and Vault Coordinator

Champagne Recruitment
Adelaide, SA
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Coordinated vault operations to ensure secure handling of sensitive materials.
  • Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process.
  • Schedule and confirm interviews (phone, virtual, or in-person)
  • Respond to candidate inquiries promptly and professionally
  • Send interview reminders and follow-ups
  • Ensure candidates have a positive, respectful experience from application to outcome
  • Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
  • Manage recruitment calendar and timelines
  • Help with pre-employment checks (e.g. references, police checks, working rights)
  • Keep recruitment documentation organised and up to date
  • Promote open roles and share updates with talent pools
  • Offer guidance on interview preparation and what to expect at each stage
  • Help maintain a warm and engaging tone in all candidate communications
  • Represent the company at networking, career, and industry events
  • Attend regular team stand-ups and recruitment strategy meetings
  • Assist with formatting resumes to match client submission standards
  • Help coordinate accessibility or accommodations for candidates with special needs
  • Nurture passive candidates through periodic email updates or calls
  • Send out talent newsletters or campaigns to re-engage previous applicant
  • Collect testimonials or success stories from past hires for marketing
  • Support recruitment-related projects

Systems Administrator

Red Appointments
Adelaide, SA
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained organised records of all contracts and related correspondence.
  • Coordinated office operations and maintained efficient workflow processes.
  • Oversaw document management systems for accurate record-keeping.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure alignment on projects.
  • Provided training sessions for staff on effective CRM system utilisation and best practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records in CRM software for accurate reporting and tracking.
  • Facilitated regular meetings to discuss CRM performance and strategise on improvements.
  • Assisted in setting up automated processes within the CRM system to improve customer experience.
  • Conducted user testing with customers to assess usability of CRM interface.
  • Managed data entry and validation for comprehensive database systems.
  • Configure and maintain server systems for optimal performance
  • Coordinate with IT teams to ensure seamless operations
  • Lead training sessions for staff on new technologies
  • Collaborated with IT teams to enhance database functionality and performance.
  • Generated reports based on retrieved data from various sources as needed.
  • Provided technical support for production applications related to data management issues.
  • Coordinated meetings between website developers to discuss issues or resolve conflicts regarding the CRM.

Educator

GoodStart Early Learning
Adelaide, SA
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse children's groups.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
  • Provided individualised support to students with different learning needs.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for children by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Organised activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Planned classroom activities to enable children to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
  • Managed and organised class records and reports.
  • Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
  • Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
  • Conducted individual or small group sessions as needed for struggling children.

Team Leader

Emali Early Learning Centre
Adelaide, SA
02.2018 - 04.2023
  • Collaborated with staff to create and implement curriculum improvements.
  • Facilitated communication between administration and teaching staff for policy updates.
  • Coordinated community outreach programs to involve parents in education initiatives.
  • Developed training materials for staff on best practices in educational leadership.
  • Oversaw extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports teams, field trips, ensuring all safety protocols were followed.
  • Initiated programs aimed at closing the achievement gap between different subgroups of children.
  • Planned, executed and updated educational programs and special events.
  • Implemented policies that promote a safe learning environment conducive to student growth.
  • Developed training programs for diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Led curriculum development for diverse educational programs and initiatives.
  • Supervised team members to ensure compliance with educational standards.
  • Facilitated communication between educators, parents, and administration.
  • Developed assessments to evaluate childrens learning outcomes and progress.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing Emali's policies and procedures.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse children's needs.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior.
  • Organised activities and resources to promote children's engagement in learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.

Education

Course - Inclusion Support

Emali Ealry Learning
Adelaide
05-2021

Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Care And Education

Enable College
Adelaide
03-2019

Primary Education - Education

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA

Skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • Client relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Contract management
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Partnership development
  • Brand management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Relationship building

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Talent Relations Manager

Champagne Recruitment
11.2024 - Current

Exclusive Candidate and Vault Coordinator

Champagne Recruitment
05.2024 - 11.2024

Systems Administrator

Red Appointments
11.2023 - 04.2024

Educator

GoodStart Early Learning
04.2023 - 11.2023

Team Leader

Emali Early Learning Centre
02.2018 - 04.2023

Course - Inclusion Support

Emali Ealry Learning

Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Care And Education

Enable College

Primary Education - Education

University of South Australia

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