Regional Talent Partner (Volunteer)

Job Description: Regional Talent Partner (Volunteer)Regions & Team Supported: Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand + Global Tech team

Engagement Type: Volunteer

Time Commitment: ~4–6 hours per week

Reporting Line: Head of Talent, She Loves Data

Working Style: Remote | Cross-time-zone collaboration

About She Loves Data

She Loves Data is a global non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women with data and digital skills. Through education, mentorship, and community-driven initiatives, we help women build confidence and careers in data and technology.

Role Purpose

The Regional Talent Partner (RTP) plays a critical role in enabling She Loves Data’s chapters and Global Tech team to scale sustainably by:

• Attracting, screening, and onboarding high-quality volunteers
• Supporting talent operations across multiple countries
• Acting as a trusted talent advisor to Chapter Leads and Tech team stakeholders
• Ensuring consistent, fair, and people-centric talent practices across the region

This role blends recruitment, stakeholder partnership, and light operations support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, supporting leaders, and working cross-culturally.

Key Responsibilities1. Volunteer Talent Acquisition

• Partner with Chapter Leads and Tech team to understand volunteer needs and role requirements
• Support end-to-end volunteer recruitment, including:
• Role clarification and JD alignment
• Application screening
• First-round interviews (where applicable)
• Interview coordination with Chapter Leads / Tech team
• Ensure a positive, inclusive candidate experience across all touchpoints

2. Volunteer Onboarding & Transitions

• Coordinate onboarding for new volunteers in supported chapters and Tech team
• Ensure volunteers receive:

i. Clear role expectations

ii. Access to relevant tools (Slack, GDrive etc.)

iii. Introduction to key stakeholders

iv. Support offboarding and role transitions in line with SLD guidelines

3. Regional & Cross-Chapter Talent Support

• Act as the primary talent point of contact for Melbourne, Sydney & New Zealand
• Advise Chapter Leads on:

i. Volunteer engagement challenges

ii. Role clarity and workload balance

iii. Talent risks and succession planning

iv. Escalate talent risks or concerns early to the Head of Talent

4. Process Improvement & Talent Operations

• Help improve and maintain:

i. Volunteer hiring processes

ii. Interview guides and screening criteria

iii. Onboarding and offboarding checklists

• Contribute to building scalable, lightweight talent frameworks suitable for a volunteer organisation
• Support documentation and knowledge-sharing across regions

5. Collaboration & Community Contribution

• Collaborate closely with:

i. Head of Talent

ii. Other Regional Talent Partners

iii. Chapter Leads and Tech team

• Participate in periodic Talent team syncs and retrospectives
• Champion SLD values of inclusion, respect, and collaboration

Who We’re Looking ForEssential

• At least 3 years' experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, or Volunteer Management
• Comfortable working across multiple countries and cultures
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple stakeholders
• Empathetic, inclusive, and community-minded
• Able to commit ~4–6 hours per week consistently

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting ANZ and Asian markets
• Exposure to non-profits, NGOs, or community-led organisations
• Interviewing or hiring experience
• Familiarity with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Google Workspace etc.)
• Passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and women in tech/data

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in regional talent partnering
• Exposure to global volunteer operations
• Opportunities to influence people systems at scale
• Leadership visibility within a global non-profit
• A strong network across ANZ and Asia
• Personal fulfilment from contributing to a meaningful mission

What This Role Is Not

• Not a full-time or paid role
• Not a standalone recruiter role — partnership and advisory are key
• Not an administrative-only position

Values We Look For

• Integrity and accountability
• Respect for diverse cultures and perspectives
• Bias-aware and people-first mindset
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and collaborate