Talent Acquisition Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Shannon, Co. Clare

We are currently seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Shannon, Co. Clare. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company's ambitious growth plans by attracting and hiring top talent across its manufacturing operations.

Working closely with hiring managers and the wider HR team, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This position is initially offered as a 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all manufacturing-related vacancies, ensuring an efficient hiring process and an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide recruitment solutions aligned to business needs.
• Source and attract high-calibre candidates using a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking, referrals and direct sourcing techniques.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications and offer management throughout the recruitment process.
• Support employee onboarding, ensuring all HR documentation and personnel files are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, the wider Talent Acquisition team and business leaders to deliver a seamless recruitment service.
• Prepare and present regular recruitment activity and hiring metrics to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to Talent Acquisition projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the organisation at networking events, careers fairs and industry activities to strengthen employer brand awareness.
• Stay informed of market trends, best practice recruitment methods and current employment legislation.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced Talent Acquisition or Recruitment environment.
• Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through to onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, recruitment processes and Irish employment legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience recruiting within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing aptitude or skills testing as part of the recruitment process.
• Experience using recruitment platforms such as IrishJobs, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter and other social sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of employment permit processes and international recruitment.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and growing manufacturing organisation with ambitious expansion plans.
• Play a key role in shaping the company's future workforce.
• Collaborative and supportive HR environment.
• Opportunity to develop your career, with strong potential for the role to become longer term.