Job Title:
Talent Acquisition Team Lead
Location:
Galway
Industry:
Regulated Manufacturing
Experience Required:
8+ years
Overview:
Our client, a leading regulated manufacturing organisation based in Galway, is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Team Lead to oversee recruitment strategy, manage a high-performing TA team, and drive best-practice hiring processes across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring delivery of high-quality hiring outcomes.
* Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned to business needs in a regulated manufacturing environment.
* Partner closely with HR, hiring managers, and senior leadership to support workforce planning.
* Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.
* Analyse recruitment metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support continuous process optimisation.
* Represent the company brand through effective candidate engagement and employer branding initiatives.
Requirements:
* Minimum 8 years' experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior specialist role.
* Track record of hiring within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharma, manufacturing) highly preferred.
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (HR degree strongly preferred).
* Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience working in fast-paced and compliance-driven environments.