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Talent Acquisition Specialist, Dublin

Focus IrelandDublin, Ireland2 days ago
Dublin

Description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: High Street, Dublin 8 (Hybrid Work)

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term


The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support the wider organisation with their talent acquisition needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting best-in-class candidates for vacancies across Focus Ireland’s support and services teams.


What You Will Do:

  • Partner with the People Manager to determine resource requirements within the agreed headcount.

  • Develop an understanding of Focus Ireland’s services and support teams to provide best practice recruitment support.

  • Manage end-to-end talent acquisition activities: writing job descriptions, advertising, sourcing, screening, preparing interview packs, conducting interviews, making offers, and sending regrets to candidates.

  • Creatively source active and passive high-quality talent. Work closely with the wider Talent Acquisition team to develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions.

  • Evaluate candidates’ skills and experiences to match core competencies with key hiring requirements; assess motivations and culture fit, ensuring candidates align with Focus Ireland’s values and ethos.

  • Ensure hiring is consistent with business goals and follows recruitment guidelines and processes to ensure compliance.

  • Create roadmaps and strategic recruitment plans for the organisation, focusing on succession and workforce planning.

  • Ensure a positive experience for hiring managers and candidates throughout the full recruitment life cycle.

  • Support the HR administration function to the highest possible standard to ensure quality and accuracy.

What You Will Need:

  • 2-3 years of experience working in Recruitment Coordination or Talent Acquisition.

  • Relevant third-level qualification at degree level in HR.

  • Proven recruitment and HR administration experience, including talent acquisition and administration in a fast-paced environment across multiple regions or departments.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player.

  • Ability to write clear and accurate reports, analyze data, and present confidently.

  • Ability to handle confidential information and work with integrity.

Ideally:

  • General knowledge or experience of working within an NGO or the homeless sector.

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunity employer

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