Talent Acquisition Consultant- Australian Citizenship Required

Job Description This is a 6-month Fixed Term Full Time opportunityAs a Consultant, Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for the implementation of Global or Area recruiting programs. You will provide key support to the leader in Talent Acquisition and will provide guidance and interpretation to Avanade’s regions and conducts research and analysis as requested. Additionally, you will partner with the Hiring Manager to define general candidate requirements and help ensure that the recruiting process, interviews, and documentation are in compliance with EEO guidelinesNOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS On a Day to day, you will: Partner with Hiring Manager to define general candidate requirements (prior experience, needed skills, education, compensation ranges, etc.)Develop sourcing strategies and source qualified candidates, leveraging multiple mediums (e.g., job postings, job fairs, etc.)Help ensure recruiting process, interviews, and documentation are in compliance with EEO guidelinesDeliver appropriate communication / message to candidates and applicants when appropriate-Complete recruiting forms and candidate filePartner with Talent Acquisition team, HR team, and external groups to facilitate efficient and effective recruiting process-Monitor performance and status metrics to communicates status and roadblocks up to recruiting leadershipUse internal recruiting systems; track progress against plans and make adjustments as requiredSupport recruiting leadership in various initiatives and special projects as needed (i.e., instruct interviewer training)Skills and Capability requirements:You possess great presentation, communication, active listening and story-telling skills.You have a broad understanding of the hiring and are comfort within a high tech and fast paced culture.You thrive on building and managing relationships with colleagues and internal stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting applicants with “hot” (tech) skills.Knowledge of Microsoft technologies and solutions.Developed skills in negotiation, persuasions research.Developed knowledge of the variety of recruiting channelsYou will likely possess a Bachelor degree in HR, Business or Psychology or have 2+ years of recruiting related experience.