The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment delivery across the business, ensuring the attraction, assessment, and hiring of high-quality talent aligned with company growth and workforce planning objectives.This is a pure talent acquisition role, focused solely on recruitment activities, operating under the direction of the HR Manager and in close collaboration with hiring managers.Key AccountabilitiesEnd-to-End RecruitmentManage the full recruitment lifecycle from approved requisition through to offer acceptancePartner with the HR Manager to deliver recruitment plans aligned to workforce and business needsCoordinate role scoping meetings with hiring managers to agree job requirements, timelines, and selection criteriaDraft, review, and maintain job descriptions in line with company standardsSourcing & AttractionProactively source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, direct outreach, and referralsManage job postings across approved platforms and company careers pagesBuild and maintain talent pipelines for current and future rolesSupport employer branding initiatives in collaboration with HR and MarketingScreening & SelectionConduct initial CV screening and phone/video interviewsCoordinate interview scheduling and candidate communicationsSupport hiring managers with interview preparation and structured interview guidesEnsure consistent, fair, and competency-based selection processesOffers & Pre-OnboardingPrepare offer documentation in line with approved salary bands and benefitsManage offer approvals via the HR ManagerIssue contracts and coordinate pre-employment checks in line with policyProvide a smooth handover to HR for onboarding once hire is confirmedAgency & Vendor ManagementManage relationships with approved recruitment agenciesBrief agencies on roles and monitor performance, cost, and qualityEnsure agency usage aligns with agreed terms and budgetsCompliance & ReportingEnsure recruitment processes are compliant with GDPR, equality legislation, and company policyMaintain accurate recruitment records and ATS dataProduce regular recruitment reports (time-to-hire, pipeline status, agency usage, etc.) for the HR ManagerKey RelationshipsHR Manager (direct reporting line)Hiring Managers across all departmentsRecruitment Agencies & External PartnersHR Operations (for onboarding handover)Skills and ExperienceEssentialProven experience in a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role (in-house or agency)Experience managing multiple roles simultaneously across different disciplinesStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExcellent organisational and candidate-care skillsFamiliarity with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boardsKnowledge of GDPR and fair recruitment practicesDesirableExperience recruiting in technical, engineering, construction, or renewable energy sectorsExperience recruiting across Ireland and/or the UKCIPD qualification or working towards (advantageous)This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this roleWe want an energy transition for everyone from everyone.Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed termContract length: 6 monthsPay: From €45,000.00 per yearBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany eventsOn-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate:Waterford, County Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Education:Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)Experience:Executive recruitment: 3 years (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person