Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist
Location: Hemmant, Brisbane QLD
Employment Type: Full Time
Help Build the Team Behind One of Queensland's Growing Construction Businesses
At AR Developments, we believe great businesses are built by great people.
Over the past five months alone, we have successfully recruited more than 45 positions across construction, civil, maintenance, trade, operational and professional functions. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to drive our recruitment function and help deliver an exceptional employee experience from attraction through to onboarding.
This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys recruitment, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to broader Human Resources initiatives without losing focus on what they do best: finding and securing great people.
About the Role
Approximately 80% of this position is focused on recruitment and talent acquisition, managing the complete recruitment lifecycle across a wide range of blue and white-collar positions.
The remaining component supports key HR activities including onboarding, employment documentation, probation management, workforce planning and employee lifecycle administration.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will work closely with hiring managers and leaders across the business to ensure we attract, hire and retain capable, values-aligned people.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition
Manage end-to-end recruitment across construction, civil, trades, maintenance, plant operations, site management and corporate services positions.
Develop recruitment campaigns and sourcing strategies.
Build talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
Conduct screening interviews, reference checks and candidate assessments.
Utilise Teamtailor ATS, Seek Premium Talent Search and direct sourcing strategies.
Partner with leaders to understand workforce requirements and future hiring needs.
Reduce reliance on recruitment agencies through proactive sourcing activities.
Onboarding & HR Support
Coordinate employment offers, contracts and onboarding activities.
Manage probation processes and new starter experiences.
Maintain employee records within Employment Hero.
Support employment documentation and compliance requirements.
Assist with workforce planning and people reporting.
Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment and HR systems.
Employer Branding
Promote AR's employment brand across multiple platforms.
Develop talent communities and referral networks.
Support initiatives that strengthen candidate attraction and employee engagement.
About You
You will likely have:
3+ years' recruitment experience.
Strong experience recruiting blue-collar, trades, construction or industrial workforces.
Exposure to HR administration, onboarding or employee lifecycle activities.
Experience using ATS and HRIS platforms.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Sound understanding of Fair Work legislation and employment practices.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Confidence working with technology, automation and AI-enabled tools.
International Applicants & Visa Sponsorship
AR Developments welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates currently residing in Australia.
For exceptional candidates who meet relevant skills, experience and eligibility requirements, visa sponsorship may be considered under the Employer Sponsored Visa Program (including subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa), subject to business requirements and Australian Government regulations.
Applicants seeking sponsorship must demonstrate:
Relevant qualifications and experience.
Strong English communication skills.
Ability to satisfy visa and character requirements.
A genuine commitment to long-term employment in Australia.
Sponsorship opportunities are assessed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
Why Join AR Developments?
Join a growing Queensland construction and development business.
Work directly with senior leaders.
Own and shape internal recruitment strategies.
Exposure to both recruitment and strategic HR initiatives.
Modern technology environment including Employment Hero, Teamtailor and AI-enabled tools.
Strong team culture built around ownership, integrity, teamwork and security.
Competitive remuneration package.
