Talent Acquisition Lead

Location Dublin or Cavan – Hybrid

Are you a dynamic recruiter ready to shape the future of a high-performing team in the telecoms and renewable energy sectors? Join an innovative and internationally competitive professional engineering services business that provides infrastructure solutions across Ireland and the UK. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing industry, working with a team that values professionalism, respect, integrity, and innovation.

Role Overview

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you will be at the forefront of attracting and securing top talent to drive the company’s growth in Ireland and the UK. You’ll partner with hiring managers, refine recruitment processes, and implement strategic initiatives to build a skilled workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with telecoms expertise who thrives on relationship management and data-driven recruitment practices.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies to meet business needs.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Utilize data to enhance hiring efficiency and quality.

Partnering with Stakeholders

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights on recruitment trends and workforce planning.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and partners to ensure access to the best talent pools.

Crafting Compelling Job Descriptions

• Work closely with stakeholders to develop accurate and engaging job descriptions that align with company goals.
• Ensure all job descriptions are up to date and reflective of industry standards.

Compensation & Offer Management

• Leverage market insights to create competitive offer packages.
• Align recruitment practices with broader compensation strategies to attract high-caliber candidates.

Training & Development

• Train hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and candidate engagement.
• Organize and deliver onboarding sessions to ensure a seamless new hire experience.

Industry Expertise

• Apply knowledge of the telecoms and renewable energy sectors to identify niche skills and emerging talent trends.
• Stay updated on industry developments to ensure recruitment practices remain competitive and relevant.

What You Bring

• Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills to forge strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Recruitment Expertise: Proven experience in full-cycle recruiting, ideally within the telecoms or renewable energy sectors.
• Leadership: A track record of leading and developing recruitment teams.
• Strategic Mindset: Analytical thinking with the ability to align recruitment strategies to business goals.
• Compensation Knowledge: Familiarity with aligning pay structures to attract and retain talent.
• Industry Insights: Deep understanding of telecoms sector roles and trends.
• Proactive Approach: A solutions-focused mindset, ready to tackle challenges with enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Telecoms or renewable energy recruitment experience is highly desirable.
• Expertise in creating and managing job descriptions and offer packages.

This is an incredible opportunity to drive growth in an innovative and evolving industry. If you’re passionate about building teams, leading recruitment strategies, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

For further information on this Talent Acquisition Lead role in Dublin or Cavan please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/

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