Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Employer

Our client is a construction firm located in County Kilkenny, Ireland, seeking to add a full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist on a permanent basis. This role requires working fully onsite with occasional travel to regional offices across Ireland, necessitating a clean and valid driver's license.

Role Overview

• Manage recruitment processes from start to finish across several roles and regions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and craft recruitment strategies.
• Develop and administer competency assessment tests.
• Source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct search methods.
• Screen and evaluate candidates in line with role and project criteria.
• Organize and facilitate interview stages.
• Handle offers, approvals, and ongoing communication with candidates.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment activities and pipeline status.
• Ensure a professional and smooth experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Support participation in career events, engage with graduates, and assist recruitment campaigns.
• Build and sustain talent pools to support future hiring needs.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks and onboarding procedures.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies.
• Identify and implement improvements to recruitment processes and efficiencies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Three to five years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition roles.
• A degree in Business, Human Resources, or related fields.
• Possession of a CIPD qualification is preferable.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment in a dynamic environment.
• Strong candidate sourcing skills, especially via LinkedIn and direct approaches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Highly organized with the capacity to handle multiple roles concurrently.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a professional and solutions-oriented mindset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Fully onsite work arrangement.
• 21 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Reimbursement for fuel and travel expenses.
• Two weeks off during the Christmas period.
• Provision of pension scheme.