Talent Acquisition Partner

Job description

At Sonder, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best - wherever they are. That’s why we’re redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder’s mobile platform provides ²⁴⁄₇, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - ensuring that our members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.

By harnessing real-time insights, we enable organisations to take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future, which leads directly to tangible bottom-line business outcomes.

An Exciting Time to Join Sonder!

Since our founding in 2017, Sonder has experienced rapid growth, expanding operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Australia’s leading venture capital firms, Seek and Blackbird, we are well-capitalised and on a mission to scale globally, partnering with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to transform workplace wellbeing at scale.

Our impact and scale:

• 1,000,000+ members across multiple countries
• 200+ team members, plus an extensive network of on-the-ground responders

If you’re passionate about using technology and human expertise to drive meaningful change, join us in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing!

About the role

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join Sonder’s P&C team. You’ll work closely with leaders across all areas of the organisation — from Product & Technology, to Member Support, Go-to-Market, and Corporate teams — to ensure we attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent who thrive in our high-performance, values-driven culture.

This role sits within our People team and partners directly with hiring managers at all levels. You’ll be hands-on with recruitment delivery while also developing and contributing to  talent projects such as improving efficiency, strengthening our EVP, building hiring manager capability, and experimenting with AI tools to enhance sourcing and candidate experience

What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment across a diverse range of roles while driving strategic talent initiatives.

• Partner with leaders to scope roles, design attraction strategies, and deliver outstanding hires.
• Source proactively using a mix of channels, tools, and networks.
• Lead interviews and support hiring managers with tools, coaching, and structured decision-making.
• Ensure every candidate has a high-quality experience, with timely feedback and engagement.
• Develop and contribute to projects that improve EVP, recruitment efficiency, and hiring manager capability.
• Maintain and optimise systems including Greenhouse (ATS), Xref, CV Check, and Employment Hero.
• Provide timely market insights and hiring data to influence decisions.
• Collaborate with the Workplace Experience to support a seamless onboarding experience.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner  who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Someone who balances speed with quality, who is passionate about candidate experience, and who can spot great talent that will thrive in Sonder’s unique culture.

What you bring to the team:

• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience, ideally in a fast-paced tech or SaaS environment
• Prior exposure to recruiting Product & Technology roles is a bonus
• Proven success hiring across multiple disciplines and business functions.
• Strong communication skills and high EQ to influence and build trust with stakeholders.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused with a growth mindset.
• Proactive in sourcing, talent mapping, and building future pipelines.
• Curious about applying AI and new technologies to improve recruitment.

Why join Sonder?

At Sonder, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people’s lives every day.

• Hybrid and flexible working environment. Enjoy the perfect balance of in-office collaboration and work from home flexibility, empowering you to optimise your productivity and work-life balance.
• Our employees and their families get free access to the Sonder app with ²⁴⁄₇ support.
• Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy, 12 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers, plus our Primary Carers return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay.
• 2 days of study leave to invest in your professional growth.
• Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) – share in Sonder’s success.
• Salary Packaging and novated leasing .
• ​​Access $250 annually to fund to invest in your wellbeing, empowering you to choose the support that best fits your needs.
• Dog-friendly office in our Sydney HQ
• Volunteer leave. 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community.

Sonder is for Everyone

At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we know that a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.

Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check .

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