Client Director - Talent Acquisition (RPO)

Harrier is not just another talent business, we're an award-winning total talent powerhouse.

From RPO and Contingent Hiring to strategic HR consulting and cutting-edge talent tech, we deliver the people, innovations, and strategies that help organisations thrive.

Driven by our purpose of "Talent that transforms," we help our customers achieve their strategic and operational talent goals. Our collaborative, values-based approach runs through everything we do, creating a culture where passion, quality, and authenticity aren't just buzzwords, they're how we operate daily.

We're on the hunt for a Sydney-based Client Director to join our exceptional team of talent leadership specialists. You'll provide strategic guidance, governance, and hands-on account management for one of our RPO Financial Services customers.

As Client Director, you will be an experienced leader of talent acquisition solutions; a specialist end-to-end recruitment professional, responsible for managing high performing teams that source, attract and secure top-tier talent forces, for our client. This isn't just about filling roles, it's about building relationships that deliver commercial growth through collaboration and achievement.

Success in this role involves balancing today’s short-term hiring demands with tomorrow’s strategic vision.  You will be:

• Delivering on all contractual requirements (because promises matter)
• Demonstrating customer value through reporting and insights that drive real decisions
• Identifying opportunities to enhance process or service
• Identifying opportunities to solve customer challenges
• Managing contract performance and SOW adjustments
• Supporting team scaling (up or down), issues resolution and people leadership

Flexibility is in our DNA. We walk the talk with hybrid working, 3 days at our customer’s Sydney CBD office and the rest working from wherever works best for you.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team you will need to bring:

• Extensive Talent Acquisition experience: 10+ years in recruitment, ideally with in-house or outsourced talent solutions experience
• Industry savvy: Experience leading recruitment teams in Financial Services or a similar industry is a plus
• Relationship building expertise: Proven ability to develop genuine connections with stakeholders at all levels
• Leadership: Track record of motivating teams and developing individuals to reach their peak performance
• Commercial Management: including P&L, forecasting, and cost control
• Talent obsession: Genuine passion for finding the right people who drive business success
• Growth mindset: Continuously learning, always evolving, staying on top of recruitment trends, tools and innovative practices
• Client service DNA: Motivated to deliver exceptional experiences that maintain our stellar reputation

Why join us?

• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven national team where your impact is felt across the business
• Level up through our learning, development, and mobility programs
• Sink your teeth into exciting projects—TA reviews, tech innovation, diversity initiatives, EVP optimisation, and thought leadership
• Thrive in a supportive, flexible, and inclusive environment
• Access discounted health insurance for you and your loved ones
• Ongoing family-friendly health and wellbeing support

We're serious about developing talent professionals who want to make their mark. If you're ready to take your talent career to the next level with the Harrier team, hit apply now!

All candidates must have current working rights in Australia