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Patrick Fairbrother

15 years of experience in talent acquisition, business partnering, TA implementation, resource management, strategic workforce planning and negotiation

About Me

An accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, business partnering, TA implementation, resource management, strategic workforce planning and negotiation. Proven track record working across Australia and UK in diverse roles, facilitating top-level hiring, succession planning, and end-to-end people/talent management. I forge strong relationships with key stakeholders locally and globally, which has given me first-hand experience in dealing with the complexities and dynamics associated with the ever-changing Digital, Tech, Media & Advertising industries. With strong commercial acumen and a big-picture approach, I craft and implement talent solutions that are aligned with the business needs to drive growth.

Jurisdiction

Australia

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Head of Talent Acquisition Enero
2024 - Present

Oversee all hiring activities across Enero Group agencies BMF, Orchard, and Hotwire. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing recruitment function focused on collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Develop and implement innovative TA strategies to attract and retain top talent aligned with organisational goals. Lead employer branding initiatives to strengthen Enero’s position as an employer of choice in a competitive market. Led the end-to-end integration of a new ATS (Smartrecruiters), and training to ensure platform optimisation and user adoption. Partner with senior leadership and HRBPs to forecast hiring needs, define workforce plans, and ensure the delivery of high-quality talent pipelines. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all stages of the recruitment process. Drive exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences through consistent communication and high-quality service delivery.

Education

Diploma of Business & Finance Trafford College
1995 - 1998

Skills

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Languages

English