Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Mid-Ulster
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: £ Negotiable, depending on experience
Full-time | On-site
Are you a recruitment professional with a passion for sourcing top talent and building workforce strategies that drive business success? Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing organisation based in Mid-Ulster, is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to take ownership of their end-to-end recruitment strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is confident managing full-cycle recruitment-from strategic workforce planning to onboarding.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver on end-to-end recruitment activities across all business functions and levels.
* Partner with department heads and senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans.
* Manage internal and external recruitment campaigns, including skilled overseas hires and sponsorship compliance.
* Oversee the onboarding and induction process to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
* Own and optimise the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms.
* Build strong talent pipelines for critical roles and proactively identify future hiring needs.
* Enhance employer branding through innovative attraction strategies and candidate engagement.
* Maintain recruitment metrics and reporting to inform senior decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice in all hiring processes.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in talent acquisition or internal recruitment, ideally within manufacturing or other fast-paced sectors.
* Strong understanding of workforce planning, candidate sourcing, and employer branding.
* Experience coordinating overseas recruitment and working with sponsorship/visa processes.
* Proficient in the use of ATS platforms and HR systems.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Highly organised, results-driven, and proactive in approach.
* CIPD qualification or working towards (desirable).
Why Apply?
* Join a respected and growing business that values innovation and people-first strategies.
* Lead talent acquisition initiatives that directly impact organisational success.
* Enjoy autonomy in your role while being supported by a collaborative HR team.
Interested? Submit your CV to emma.hall@vanrath.com or contact 02890330250 for a confidential discussion.
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