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Marika (Iliev) McMillan

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Talent Acquisition Consultant at Acenda
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Marika is a Strategic HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Specialist with a background at companies like Acend, Link Group, and Aesop. She holds a Bachelors degree from Victoria University. Colleagues frequently describe her as dedicated, hardworking, passionate, and positive.

She recently returned to the workforce after a year of parental leave with her young daughter. Marika is passionate about creating supportive and flexible work environments, particularly for those starting their careers.

Unique fact: Marika enthusiastically announced her return to work online after her parental leave, keen to reconnect with her team and continue her career.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Talent Acquisition
Manages end-to-end recruitment for large business portfolios, focusing on attracting and hiring the best possible talent as a strategic business partner.
Candidate Experience
Focuses on creating a culture where candidates and employees feel a true sense of belonging and connection to the business.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Acenda
6-2024 - 10-2025
Full-time parenting
Acenda
8-2022 - 7-2023
Talent Acquisition Manager (parental leave cover)
Acenda
9-2018 - 9-2019
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Link Group (LNK)
1-2018 - 9-2018
HR Business Partner
Aesop
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Education
2002 - 2004
Bachelor's degree
Victoria University
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