Talent Acquisition Specialist – Recruiter

Spawnpoint Media

Talent Acquisition Specialist recruiting top talent in the creator and gaming industry for Spawnpoint Media. Working full cycle recruitment in a vibrant talent landscape from Melbourne.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full recruitment lifecycle from job ad creation and posting to candidate onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
Work with department heads / hiring managers to guide and inform hiring decisions by sourcing, evaluating, and presenting high-quality candidates aligned to role requirements and team needs.
Be the subject matter expert across existing talent tech stack including Team Tailor, LinkedIn Recruiter, Monday and Discord.
Conduct regular research on industry trends and salary benchmarks to ensure competitive and attractive job offers.
Proactively source and engage top talent through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, YouTube Ads, forums, referrals, and other industry related platforms.
Conduct thorough screening of resumes and applications to identify the best fit for each role, ensuring alignment with Spawnpoint Media’s culture and values.
Lead the negotiation process with selected candidates, ensuring a fair and competitive offer that aligns with both the candidate’s expectations and company guidelines.
Ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and consistent candidate experience from first touchpoint through to commencement.
Gather and synthesise candidate feedback to continuously improve the recruiting experience.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding candidate and company information, handling all information with integrity and professionalism.
Maintain and optimise recruiting workflows, tools, and systems.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline / talent pool of qualified candidates for roles across Production, Creative, Packaging (Thumbnails), Post-Production, and Operations departments.
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance throughout the hiring process.
Utilise Social media such as X, LinkedIn, Facebook Discord and professional networks to engage with potential candidates, enhancing our employer brand and expanding our reach.
Work with People Operations and Operations team to ensure smooth onboarding and successful new hire integration.
Together with People Operations, continuously refine onboarding processes to enhance engagement and retention
Provide regular recruitment reporting, data analysis and insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition / Business Partnering or related role
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Availability to work occasional evenings to support onboarding requirements for international teams
A proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for delivering a high-touch candidate experience
Experience working within Team Tailor and Monday.com or similar ATS platforms is highly regarded
Experience in the YouTube and Minecraft is highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unique recruitment opportunities
Stability
Work-Life Balance
Passionate Youth-Driven Team
Team Building Events
Competitive Salary

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent acquisitioncandidate screeningdata analysisproject managementrecruitment reportingnegotiationcomplianceonboarding processespipeline managementsalary benchmarking

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship-buildingorganisational skillsproactive mindsetresourcefulnesssolutions-orientedhigh-touch candidate experienceconfidentialityteam collaborationfeedback synthesis