Talent Acquisition Manager- 12 months maternity contract

Job Description

Stake is seeking a driven and innovative Talent Acquisition Manager to join us at our Bondi Junction HQ, with a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 WFH) on a 12-month fixed term maternity leave contract. We’re an Australian investing platform on a mission to help ambitious people confidently grow their wealth. By offering seamless, immersive access to the share markets, Stake has grown fast from a fintech startup into a robust financial services company with even bigger plans. Today we have 500,000+ global customers and more than A$4 billion under administration. Ambition defines our customer base as well as our team. Our working environment is energetic, collaborative and supportive. Stake’s internal mantra is ‘never settle’ and everyone is encouraged to take ownership and challenged to deliver high-quality execution. This role is your chance to contribute in making a lasting impact on the financial security of thousands of Aussies and Kiwis. About this role Stake is in an exciting high-growth phase, and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to step in and make an impact during a key maternity leave cover. This role isn’t just about maintaining momentum—it’s about driving innovation in how we attract, hire, and retain top talent. You’ll take ownership of the recruitment function, ensuring a seamless hiring experience while partnering with managers to build high-performing teams. We need someone who can hit the ground running, bring fresh ideas, and refine our processes to support Stake’s ambitious growth. You will be Leading full-cycle recruitment, working closely with hiring managers to fill roles efficiently and strategically. Ensuring an exceptional candidate experience that reflects our brand and values. Elevating Stake’s employer brand through creative and innovative hiring initiatives. Leveraging market insights and recruitment data to optimize decision-making and hiring strategies. Maintaining momentum in a fast-paced environment while continuously improving our talent processes. A bit about you Proven experience in in-house recruitment, ideally in a high-growth financial services, or tech environment. A strategic thinker who brings fresh, innovative ideas to talent acquisition. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise hiring managers. Data-driven, using hiring insights to refine and enhance recruitment strategies. Passionate about building and scaling world-class teams in a fast-moving business. Ready to step in, adapt quickly, and drive impact during this maternity leave cover. Benefits of working at Stake At Stake you’ll have the opportunity to work with autonomy while learning from some of the best talent in the industry, playing a meaningful role in building a company that has loads of positive momentum and excitement around it. Having said that, we also have perks. Please see on our Careers website the list of benefits under our Grow with Stake program. They include: $2,500/year professional development allowance $1,000/year wellbeing allowance Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave Childcare allowance of up to $18,000 in value over 24 months Extra paid leave during tough times Discretionary performance bonus and talent referral bonus Employee Share Options scheme Stake is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We’re proactive about providing an inclusive work environment and do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. We’re also endorsed by WORK180 as a great employer for women. It all comes together to explain why Stake placed 1st in the 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services category, across all of Australia and New Zealand. So what happens next? Once we've received your application, we'll give it the attention it deserves, and you'll hear from us regardless of the outcome. If we think you’d be a great fit for our team, we’ll give you a call and take it from there. To all recruitment agencies: Stake does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or directly to Stake employees. Stake is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr