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Cullen

Direct-to-consumer ethical lab-grown jewellery

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/6/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Kew, Australia
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, either looking to step up or already operating as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with applicant tracking system or human resources information system platforms; Rippling experience is a bonus.
  • Calendar management across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing demands in a rapidly growing business.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from job advertising and screening through interviews, contracts, and initial onboarding, with a focus on effective onboarding for retail staff.
  • Own recruitment across the 15-showroom retail portfolio, including hiring Client Advisors, Assistant Showroom Managers, Showroom Managers, and retail leadership team members.
  • Build and nurture talent communities across Rippling, Seek, and LinkedIn to maintain a pipeline for expanding showrooms.
  • Manage the interview framework and conduct initial screenings and interviews to evaluate competency and cultural alignment.
  • Advise Showroom Managers on hiring needs and deliver a seamless recruitment experience.
  • Design and facilitate onboarding so new hires have the resources and support needed from day one.
  • Improve hiring-manager interview capability and support best practices in hiring.
  • Contribute to Talent function projects, including hiring-manager capability training, internal succession and mobility, talent pooling and pipelining, and workforce planning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Rippling.

About the company

Cullen Jewellery makes fine jewellery in Melbourne using ethically sourced lab-grown gemstones such as diamonds, moissanite, and sapphires. Customers order through a direct-to-consumer model online, with bespoke, made-to-order pieces and personal support via virtual appointments and physical showrooms; stones are carbon-neutral and certified by IGI and GIA. The brand differentiates itself with clear sourcing, ethical practices, and social responsibility, plus a hybrid online-offline approach that serves a global market. Its goal is to disrupt traditional jewellery by delivering affordable, high-quality, ethically sourced pieces at scale while expanding its international footprint and continuing its social initiatives.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Cullen listed San Diego and Manchester openings in 2026, proving international showroom expansion.
  • Its site showed new 2026 styles, including colored gemstones and carbon-neutral lab-grown stones.
  • CNBC reported 2026 consumer demand for lab-grown diamonds stayed strong despite falling prices.

What critics are saying

  • JCK reported 2026 lab-grown wholesale prices down 96% since 2018, crushing margins.
  • New York and Vancouver openings in 2027 add fixed costs before demand is proven.
  • Brilliant Earth and countless online rivals commoditize Cullen’s ethical-diamond story; margin warfare is existential.

What makes Cullen unique

  • Cullen sells only lab-grown stones, including diamonds, sapphires, and moissanite, since 2018.
  • Its appointment-only showrooms span Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, and the US.
  • Cullen’s model pairs made-to-order customization with online sales and private consultations.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts