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Talent Acquisition Specialist 12 month FTC - Irish Life Group
Location:
Dublin, IE
Company: Irish Life Group Services Limited
* Full Time 12 month Fixed Term Contractposition
* Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and constantly find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. We believe that as a team we work best together, in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.
We're looking for a passionate & experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and help shape the future of our business. In this role, you'll play a key part in attracting top talent, partnering with hiring managers, and delivering a seamless candidate experience that supports our continued success. If you're passionate about people and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will help us to achieve
* Developing and implementing effective, inclusive and accessible hiring strategies to attract high-quality talent to support our Business Strategy
* Usingvarious platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, and social media to proactively find great talent
* Conduct initial screenings calls and participate in interviews to assess candidates’ skills and cultural fit
* Be a trusted advisor and a key partner and voice during candidate selection; ensuring a strong fit for both the role and organisation
* Building and maintaining a strong talent pool for current and future hiring needs
* Providinga best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience
* Partneringwith hiring managers to understand specific job requirements and team needs
* Staying updated on industry trends and salary benchmarks to ensure competitive offers
* Preparingreports on recruitment activities and results
* Ensuringcompliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing recruitment and hiring practices
* Upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all interactions with candidates, executives, and internal stakeholders
* Participatingin job fairs and/or other networking events where appropriate
What you will need to be successful in the role
* 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition with strong experience and success in sourcing and selecting key talent
* Experience of hiring within the Financial Services or Finance related roles is advantageous
* Deep understanding of various recruitment methods and tools, including social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems is essential.
* Strong external network and ability to engage passive candidates
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, external partners and all internal stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to track key recruiting metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders
* Flexibility to adjust strategies based on changing market conditions, organisational needs, and feedback from stakeholders.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Delivering Superior Customer Satisfaction
Drive for Results
Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration
About us
Irish Life is one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland’s leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we’ve been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.
It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
ILGLsupports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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