Talent Acquisition Partner
Location: Ireland (Dublin) or UK (Leeds or London) Malta
Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Lead
Overview
The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of hiring across designated business areas. This role focuses on the efficient execution of complex recruitment activities working to established talent acquisition strategies and business hiring plans.
You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for specialist and hard-to-fill roles, utilising advanced sourcing techniques and direct headhunting to deliver quality hires at pace. Working closely with hiring managers and the wider TA team you will ensure consistent process execution, compliance and an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience.
This role requires strong recruitment expertise, advanced sourcing capability and the ability to manage multiple complex recruitment activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for complex specialist and hard-to-fill roles from requisition to offer ensuring adherence to defined processes, governance and legal compliance
* Execute advanced sourcing strategies using direct headhunting, talent mapping, LinkedIn Recruiter and other specialist tools to deliver quality hires for challenging vacancies
* Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across assigned business areas, proactively engaging passive candidates
* Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments and interviews evaluating technical skills, experience and cultural fit to ensure alignment with role requirements
* Work closely with hiring managers to confirm role requirements, manage expectations around timelines and ensure efficient delivery of recruitment activity against agreed SLAs
* Deliver efficient triage and intake for new vacancies ensuring accurate role scoping and appropriate recruitment approach
* Coordinate with Talent Acquisition Coordinators to ensure smooth interview scheduling, candidate communications and process management
* Work with Employer Branding & Attraction teams to develop compelling job adverts and optimize candidate attraction activities
* Serve as primary candidate contact throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a professional, inclusive and engaging experience at every stage
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in the ATS (Workday) ensuring data integrity and compliance with all relevant regulations
* Track and report on key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, fill rates, candidate satisfaction) for assigned roles, providing regular updates and flagging issues
* Recommend and support process improvements to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate experience within your assigned area
* Stay informed of market trends, competitor activity and talent availability within specialist skill areas
* Share knowledge and best practices across the TA team contributing to continuous improvement and team capability
Experience
* Proven experience in an in-house Talent Acquisition or RPO environment with demonstrable success in delivering complex and hard-to-fill roles
* Strong track record of end-to-end recruitment delivery for specialist roles
* Advanced proficiency in direct sourcing methodologies including LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search, talent mapping and headhunting techniques
* Solid experience using ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and recruitment tools (e.g., Beamery, LinkedIn Recruiter)
* Proven ability to deliver against recruitment SLAs and performance metrics in fast-paced environments
* Experience managing multiple complex recruitment processes concurrently with high attention to detail
* Knowledge of inclusive hiring practices and commitment to fair, equitable recruitment processes
* Experience recruiting across multiple geographies desirable
Capabilities
* Strong delivery focus with ability to execute recruitment activities efficiently and at pace
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, building credible relationships with hiring managers and business teams
* Advanced sourcing and headhunting capability with proven ability to find and engage passive talent
* Data-driven and analytical; able to track performance metrics and provide informed progress updates
* Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex vacancies simultaneously
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to represent TA professionally to internal and external stakeholders
* Resilient and adaptable; able to work effectively in ambiguous and changing environments while maintaining accuracy
* Collaborative team player committed to knowledge-sharing and supporting team objectives
* Continuous improvement mindset with focus on enhancing recruitment processes and candidate experience
* Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and ability to overcome recruitment challenges
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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