Job Description
Location: Cork Department: People & Culture Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager Join Our Team We are seeking an experienced and motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People & Culture team in Cork
This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional who is passionate about attracting exceptional talent, delivering an outstanding candidate experience, and partnering with business leaders to support organisational growth
As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple business areas, ensuring we attract, engage, and hire top talent while promoting our employer brand and supporting workforce planning initiatives
Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across assigned business functions
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies
Source high-quality candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, networking, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques
Screen, shortlist, and assess candidates against role requirements
Coordinate and support interview processes with hiring teams
Manage offer approvals, offer negotiations, and candidate communications
Ensure all recruitment activities are conducted in line with company policies and employment legislation
Candidate Experience & Employer Branding Deliver a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey
Act as a brand ambassador, promoting our culture and values to prospective candidates
Support employer branding initiatives, careers events, recruitment campaigns, and social media activity
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Stakeholder Partnership Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and provide expert recruitment advice
Share market insights, talent trends, and sourcing recommendations
Provide regular updates and recruitment reporting to key stakeholders
Collaborate closely with HR colleagues to support workforce planning and onboarding
Recruitment Operations & Reporting Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, ensuring high service levels and cost effectiveness
Maintain accurate recruitment and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Coordinate pre-employment checks, references, and background screening
Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source-of-hire
Identify opportunities to improve recruitment effectiveness and efficiency
About You You are a proactive and commercially minded recruitment professional with a passion for finding great talent and building strong relationships across the business
Essential Requirements 3–5 years' experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment
Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced environment
Strong direct sourcing capability, including LinkedIn and other talent attraction platforms
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
Desirable Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline
CIPD qualification (or working towards) or equivalent HR qualification
What You'll Bring A solutions-focused approach to recruitment challenges
Strong understanding of candidate attraction and market trends
Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a high-quality service
A commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
Passion for continuous improvement and recruitment best practice
Why Join Us
You'll become part of a collaborative People & Culture team that plays a key role in shaping the future of the organisation
We offer the opportunity to make a real impact, build strong partnerships across the business, and contribute to attracting and developing the talent that drives our success
If you're an ambitious recruitment professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Apply today and help us build a high-performing workforce for the future.