Talent & Workforce Planning Specialist

• Be part of an innovative, fast-growing company with significant growth potential.
• Lead a high-impact function that plays a key role in shaping the future of the organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent & Workforce Planning Specialist to join our HR team. In this role, you will take ownership of both workforce planning and recruitment activities. You will play a critical part in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the right talent while strategically aligning our workforce with the company’s evolving needs. You will work closely with the Head of HR, senior leadership and department leaders to ensure we have the right skills in the right roles at the right time.

About Us

The Missing Link has been operating in Australia for over 27 years, helping businesses achieve their goals through IT transformation with our core offerings; IT & Cloud, Cyber Security and Automation. The Missing Link is one of the most awarded IT companies in Australia - recognised mainly for our people and processes. With over 200+ staff and 25+ different countries represented in our business, we've cultivated a respectful and positive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic workforce plans to forecast talent requirements and address skills gaps across the organisation.
• Partner with department leaders to align workforce strategies with business objectives and growth plans.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Source, attract, and engage high-quality candidates to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Analyse workforce data and recruitment metrics to provide insights and optimise hiring strategies.
• Maintain and update workforce planning tools and recruitment systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting.
• Support succession planning and talent pipeline development for critical roles.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience and promote the company’s employer brand.

• Experience in both workforce planning and full-cycle recruitment, preferably within the IT sector.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable workforce insights.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ATS, HRIS, and workforce planning software is highly desirable.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for talent acquisition and workforce optimisation.
• Relevant qualifications in HR, Business, or related fields are advantageous.

A great company culture is very important to The Missing Link. Keeping everyone happy is one of our top priorities.

Here are some of the best bits about working at The Missing Link and some of the ways we try and maintain our staff happiness levels:

• Supportive, collaborative and respectful environment
• Company culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Great environment with regular staff events, free soft drinks, and breakfast