At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recruitment for engineering and manufacturing roles while shaping global talent acquisition strategies.
- Company: Join Schlam Payload, a leader in mining services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and the chance to influence global recruitment practices.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and exposure to global operations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company and shape the future of talent acquisition.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in recruitment, strong sourcing skills, and experience in high-growth environments.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join to apply for the Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Schlam Payload Location: Forrestfield, Western Australia. We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to deliver high‑quality in‑country recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, technical, business development and functional roles – while also lifting how talent acquisition is done across a global organisation. Reporting to the General Manager – People & Culture, this standalone talent specialist role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on recruiting, but also wants to shape frameworks, influence leaders, and build sustainable talent pipelines in a business that is scaling internationally.
Why this role
- Work across manufacturing (blue and grey collar), engineering, product and commercial portfolios
- Influence and improve sourcing and recruitment practices across APAC, Americas and EMEA
- Balance end‑to‑end delivery with process design and continuous improvement
- Partner closely with senior leaders
- Play a key role in workforce planning and future capability building
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment
- Design and implement consistent, scalable recruitment processes aligned to global standards
- Coach and partner with hiring managers on structured, inclusive hiring practices
- Proactively source scarce talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and direct search techniques
- Build talent pipelines for critical roles to reduce time-to-fill during growth phases
- Provide market insights on talent availability, remuneration and hiring challenges
- Manage offer processes, approvals and contracts in partnership with People & Culture
- Maintain accurate ATS data, reporting and compliance across jurisdictions
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives, early career pipelines and industry engagement
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
- 3‑5+ years’ experience in end‑to‑end resourcing and recruitment
- Proven experience recruiting engineering, manufacturing, business development and functional roles in global, matrix or high‑growth organisations
- Strong sourcing capability and confidence engaging passive candidates
- Experience improving or implementing recruitment processes and frameworks
- Ability to work across multiple roles, stakeholders and time zones
- Strong communication skills and credibility with hiring managers
- High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
- Experience using an ATS (JobAdder highly regarded) and LinkedIn Recruiter
- Exposure to heavy industry, fabrication, OEM, mining services or engineering
- Workforce planning, talent analytics or employer branding experience
About Us
Schlam Payload is the global expert in load and haul attachments. Headquartered in Western Australia, one of the largest and most productive mining regions on earth, Schlam is a mining services business with a very specific focus – load and haul equipment. Our Payload business manufactures the world’s best mining truck beds and mining buckets for all hard rock mining environments and supports them with the very best product life‑cycle care in the industry. The result is an unmatched track record in productivity gains, reducing downtime and minimising maintenance. Which is why we are the partner of choice for many of the world’s biggest mining companies.
What We Offer
- A role with real influence – not just requisition management
- Exposure to global operations and senior stakeholders
- The opportunity to shape how recruitment is done, not just fill roles
- Competitive salary package (Perth‑based)
- Supportive, values‑driven culture focused on safety, quality and fairness
Interested? If this role sounds close—even if not a perfect match—we’d welcome a confidential conversation. Apply now or reach out to discuss how this role could align with your experience and career goals.
Talent Acquisition Specialist employer: Schlam Payload
At Schlam Payload, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven culture that prioritises safety, quality, and fairness. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Forrestfield, you'll have the unique opportunity to influence global recruitment practices while working closely with senior leaders in a dynamic environment. With competitive salary packages and a focus on employee growth, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in a company that is scaling internationally within one of the world's most productive mining regions.
