Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive our growth strategy by generating talent pipelines and leading recruitment efforts in our manufacturing and assembly operations.
This is a fixed-term position for 1 year, ideal for someone passionate about making a significant impact in a scaling company.
About the Role:
* Own the full-cycle recruitment process for all manufacturing and assembly positions, from sourcing to onboarding.
* Develop and implement strategic workforce plans, aligning recruitment activities with business goals.
* Provide strategic advice to hiring managers, offering insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
* Proactively plan and pipeline talent through needs assessments and hiring forecasts with key stakeholders.
* Lead employer branding efforts in the manufacturing sector and establish talent pipelines for critical roles.
* Manage relationships with external staffing vendors and educational institutions to support staffing needs.
* Optimize recruitment processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Track and report on key recruiting metrics to drive continuous improvement.
* Facilitate structured interview processes that align with role requirements and competencies.
* Manage high-volume recruiting initiatives and ensure compliance with labour laws and safety standards.
Requirements:
* Proven recruitment experience, including managing multiple recruitment campaigns in ROI & the UK.
* Experience in high-volume recruitment and implementing best practice recruitment methods.
* Familiarity with online recruitment systems.
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, including Maths and English.
* Full clean UK / ROI driving license, as the role is based at both Banbridge & Dundalk Facilities.
* Strong organisational and influencing skills, with effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
* Strategic thinker capable of building talent pipelines in line with growth plans.
* Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Pension scheme and life assurance.
* Health cash plan and access to a smart wellbeing platform.
* Annual flu vaccine and free annual health check.
* Increasing annual leave with length of service.
* Lavish long service awards.
* Generously funded social events.
* Electric vehicle charging ports.
* Full access to car emergency kit.
* Annual Christmas raffle.
* Yearly allowance for branded clothing merchandise.
* Secure, free onsite parking.
* Dedicated budget for team building events.
* Free daily beverages and fruit.