Talent Acquisition Specialist (Mat leave cover)
Melbourne, Victoria
Talent Acquisition /
Full-time /
Hybrid
We’re Plexus – a fast-growing legal tech scale-up on a mission to Create the Future of the Law. Our platform is loved by 200+ of the world’s most iconic brands, from L’Oréal and Nike to Coca-Cola and Woolies. We're backed by global growth, powered by AI innovation, and buzzing with momentum.
While our incredible Talent Partner is off making a tiny human, we’re looking for someone just as awesome to jump in and keep the hiring engine firing.
- This is a 12-month maternity leave contract
- Open to part-time or full-time
- Start anytime in the next couple of months (with a full handover)
- Hybrid
If you're a high-velocity recruiter who loves shaping teams, partnering with hiring managers, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, keep reading.
You will:
- Lead role briefs
- Activate LinkedIn Recruiter and craft outreach that lands
- Screen for skills and Plexus values (we even have our own AI tools to help)
- Run structured first-round interviews
- Keep candidates informed and excited
- Guide managers through scorecards, decision-making, and offers
- Own the ATS (Lever), scheduling, contracts, and logistics
- Continuously improve hiring process, tools, and insights
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Are a seasoned recruiter with end-to-end hiring experience
- Love a fast-moving, high-autonomy environment
- Are highly organised and a killer communicator
- Can build strong relationships with hiring managers and influence outcomes
- Have a “let’s get it done” mindset and bias for action
- Bring positive energy, curiosity, and a growth mindset
What success looks like:
- Fast hires (ideally <45 days)
- Stellar candidate experience
- Raving hiring managers
- Strong, diverse shortlists within 7–10 days
- Process that just works
- Values-led hiring with impact
Why Plexus?
- Own your outcomes: real autonomy, real impact
- Work at pace: no blockers, no micromanagement
- Learn and grow: supportive team, AI tools, lots of L&D
- Great humans: kind, curious, and values-driven
- Inclusive culture: bring your whole self to work
- Melbourne-based hybrid model (3 in, 2 remote)
- Opportunity to extend or stay in our orbit
Ready to plug in and make hiring magic? We’d love to meet you. Apply now and help us shape the future of legal, one exceptional hire at a time.
Plexus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
