This is a 12-month contrat
POSITION SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a pivotal member of our HR team, dedicated to delivering a best-in-class recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers. In this role, you will drive efficient coordination and administration across the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring timely and effective processes to attract, engage, and hire top talent. You will act as a central point of contact for candidates, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners, actively facilitating job postings, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and assessment/selection activities to attract and secure top talent for our organization.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Employer Value Proposition Ownership:
· Proactively support and build the Zoetis employer value proposition in Ireland so that we are known as a high value employer within our target talent market.
* Source candidates creatively using online channels and professional platforms.
· Proactively build pools of talent to ensure a robust talent pipeline is developed in line with business objectives.
Recruitment Process Coordination:
· Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to ensure it is delivered effectively.
· Coordinate job postings across internal and external platforms.
· Schedule interviews, assessments, and feedback sessions for candidates and hiring teams.
· Manage candidate communications, ensuring a positive experience from application to offer.
Candidate Management:
· Track candidate progress in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
· Assist with initial screening and shortlisting of applicants, as required.
· Facilitate pre-employment checks and onboarding documentation.
Stakeholder Support:
· Serve as a point of contact for candidates, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners throughout the recruitment process.
· Provide timely updates and support to ensure alignment and efficiency.
* Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external agencies.
Data & Reporting:
· Maintain accurate recruitment data and metrics.
· Prepare reports on recruitment activity, time-to-fill, and candidate pipeline as needed.
Process Improvement:
· Contribute ideas for enhancing candidate experience and streamlining recruitment processes.
· Support TA projects, events, and colleague engagement initiatives.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Individual contributor who is a key part of the Ireland HR team as well as the Global Talent Acquisition community.
RESOURCES MANAGED
Financial Accountability
Responsibility to manage TA spend in Ireland within approved limits.
Supervision
Key part of the HR matrix organisation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Third level qualification in HR essential
* 2 years' plus experience in Talent Acquisition with the Ireland market.
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
* Results-driven, energetic, and proactive in identifying recruitment solutions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Team player with a proactive and service-oriented approach.
* Familiarity with recruitment marketing and employer branding.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Strong technical aptitude with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excel, Workday Recruit, LinkedIn, etc.
PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Based in the Cherrywood office in Dublin.
Is expected to attend the office as part of a hybrid working model with occasional travel to other Zoetis locations in Ireland.
About Zoetis
At
Zoetis
, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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