Executive Talent Acquisition Lead

Job description

EXECUTIVE TALENT ACQUISITION LEAD – PEOPLE AND CULTURE - SYDNEY

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

Reporting into the Head of Talent Management, we have an incredible opportunity for permanent Executive Talent Acquisition Lead to join our People & Culture team at Allianz Australia. This role will see you lead the design and execution of AAL’s Executive Talent Acquisition approach, underpinned by our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy to support the achievement of Allianz’s business strategy.

About the role

• Lead the design and delivery of the Executive Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to Allianz’s leadership needs and succession planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Executive stakeholders to deeply understand strategic talent needs.
• Partner with People & Culture Business Partners and senior leaders to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Develop strong talent pipelines that reflect AAL's diversity objectives and employer branding.
• Implement a robust executive assessment and selection process aligned to Group standards and AAL’s leadership framework.
• Collaborate with Diversity & Inclusion to embed inclusive hiring practices.
• Work with the Reward and Performance team to ensure effective executive remuneration strategies.
• Manage third-party search partners, ensuring compliance, value for money, and performance outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic projects including redeployment, business mobilisation, and EVP initiatives.
• Stay current with best practices in executive search and talent acquisition.

About you

• Experience in a similar executive search role within complex, global matrix organisations (preferably Financial Services and or Insurance).
• Proven ability to design and deliver strategic and tactical recruitment plans.
• Strong commercial acumen and talent market insight application.
• Effective stakeholder management and ability to influence at the executive level.
• Deep understanding of contemporary talent acquisition methodologies and diversity strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, trust-building, negotiation, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and drive change.
• Commitment to Allianz’s D&I objectives and inclusive leadership principles.
• Experience with EVP optimisation, branding, and improving candidate experience.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in a workplace that celebrates inclusion and equal opportunity, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the unique perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers