The Hiring Manager plays a pivotal role in the talent acquisition process, specifically overseeing the critical interviewing stage. This position requires close collaboration with both the Recruitment team and the Workforce Manager to meticulously identify and select candidates who not only possess the necessary skills and experience for a given role but also align seamlessly with the organisation's culture and values. The Hiring Manager is instrumental in shaping the initial perceptions of potential hires and ensuring a consistent, fair, and effective interview experience that ultimately leads to successful placements.
Key Responsibilities
* Initiate and Define the Hiring Process: Responsible for kickstarting the recruitment cycle, working with stakeholders to translate departmental needs into clear, actionable job descriptions and interview parameters.
* Lead the Interview Process Through Successive Rounds: Design and lead multiple interview rounds, crafting behavioural, situational and technical questions tailored to the position specifications.
* Determine the Overall Structure and Time Length of Each Interview Meeting: Strategically determine format and duration of each interview, allocating time for each segment to ensure all key areas are covered effectively.
* Evaluate Candidate Responses in Collaboration with Recruiters to Assess Progression to the Next Hiring Stage: Work closely with recruiters to objectively assess responses, identify strengths and weaknesses and make data‑driven decisions about a candidate's suitability.
* Coordinate with the Hiring Team (Recruiters & Workforce) to Set Timelines and Assign Responsibilities: Act as central point of contact to establish clear timelines and assign responsibilities for each stage of the process.
* Communicate Expectations for an Ideal Candidate and Relevant Strategies for Identification: Articulate a clear vision of the ideal candidate and develop strategies for identifying and attracting such candidates.
* Collaborate with Recruiters to Prepare for the Interview Process, Leveraging Their Experience in Structuring Meetings: Work with recruiters during the preparation phase, leveraging their insights into candidate behaviour, market trends and best practices.
* Interviewing: Ask insightful, structured, bias‑free questions.
* Active Listening: Understand candidates’ responses and motivations deeply.
* Negotiation: Manage offers and salary discussions diplomatically.
* Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with department heads and executives.
* Empathy: Understand both candidate and team perspectives.
* Adaptability: Adjust to changing hiring needs or market conditions.
* Integrity: Ensure fair, transparent and unbiased hiring.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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