Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Catalyx

Catalyx is a leading machine vision and automation company based in Little Island, Cork, committed to integrating technology with expertise to enhance quality and throughput for manufacturers and logistics firms globally. With more than three decades of innovation, it operates across highly regulated industries supporting clients with advanced technological applications and expert teams. The company has nine international offices, over 550 employees, and has completed over 3,000 projects worldwide.

Role Overview

As a trusted service provider to regulated and high-risk markets, Catalyx is dedicated to delivering lifecycle services and partnering with life science and similar sectors to improve operational success and efficiency. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the entire recruitment process for a portfolio of clients across Ireland and Europe. The primary focus areas include technical vacancies in Engineering, IT, Automation, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences sectors, alongside occasional roles in other professional domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment life cycle from sourcing through offer extension and onboarding.
• Recruit for current clients, new accounts, and potential opportunities in Ireland and Europe.
• Source technical candidates proactively using platforms such as LinkedIn, various job boards, and internal databases.
• Understand client specifications independently and develop tailored candidate searches for new or unfamiliar roles.
• Conduct candidate screenings, manage CV submissions, and maintain communication throughout the hiring steps.
• Assist with salary and contractor rate calculations and facilitate offer negotiations.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, medical evaluations, reference verifications, and other pre-employment procedures.
• Prepare employment contracts, handle documentation for signatures, and oversee candidate onboarding activities.
• Foster strong ongoing relationships with hiring managers through frequent engagement and recruitment support.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Operations teams to support existing client engagements and new business development.
• Maintain talent pipelines for recurring, specialized, and future recruitment requirements.
• Manage multiple simultaneous vacancies autonomously and respond agilely to shifting priorities and client needs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3 years in recruitment, preferably in agency, RPO, MSP, consultancy, or other client-focused recruitment settings.
• Proven skills in proactive candidate sourcing and pipeline management.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems for handling job vacancies, candidate pipelines, and recruitment tasks.
• Strong commercial awareness with capability to meet revenue-based recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Ability to independently manage recruitment processes with minimal oversight.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Capability to juggle multiple vacancies and adapt efficiently to changing priorities.

Benefits and Culture

Catalyx values its employees as the core asset of the organization and provides an inclusive Total Rewards package featuring personal benefits and opportunities for professional growth. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company fosters a diverse and welcoming workplace environment, ensuring equal consideration regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.