Job Purpose:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a hands-on role in attracting, sourcing, and securing top talent across all areas of the business, from project delivery and engineering to commercial and corporate functions. The role requires a proactive recruiter with excellent people skills and attention to detail, who can also act as a front-of-house representative for Crown's employer brand at recruitment fairs, trade events, and industry forums.
This position combines day-to-day recruitment delivery with employer branding and candidate engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers, the HR team, and senior leadership to ensure a seamless, professional, and efficient recruitment process across Crown's European operations.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Delivery
* Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.
* Partner with department heads to define job requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
* Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct outreach.
* Screen, call, and interview potential candidates using technology as required to assess suitability and fit.
* Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring consistent candidate experience.
* Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and produce recruitment reports.
* Support onboarding and smooth transition of new hires into the business.
Employer Brand & Candidate Engagement
* Represent Crown as a front-of-house brand ambassador at recruitment fairs, trade events, and industry networking sessions.
* Develop engaging job adverts and social media content that reflect Crown's values and culture.
* Work with HR and Marketing to design materials for recruitment campaigns, including presentations, banners, and brochures.
* Build and maintain relationships with universities, technical colleges, and training bodies to support early-career pipelines.
* Promote Crown's employer brand across digital channels and within local communities.
Process & Collaboration
* Support the implementation and optimisation of the ATS platform.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR and local employment laws in all recruitment activity.
* Collaborate with HR to improve candidate experience, onboarding, and retention.
* Contribute to workforce planning discussions and provide market insights to inform hiring decisions.
Person Specification:
* 3–5 years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within construction, engineering, or technical sectors.
* Hands-on experience sourcing candidates across multiple European markets.
* Skilled in conducting screening calls and video interviews using modern recruitment technologies.
* Strong understanding of recruitment processes and market dynamics within technical industries.
* Familiarity with digital recruitment tools and social media sourcing.
* Willingness to travel for recruitment events and trade shows.
* Confident communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
* Passionate about building employer brand presence and engaging with candidates.
Competencies Required for this Role:
* Communication:
Clearly conveys information and ideas, tailoring messages to different audiences and demonstrating strong influencing skills.
* Organisation and Time Management:
Prioritises workload effectively and manages multiple recruitment campaigns concurrently.
* Relationship Building:
Develops and maintains strong internal and external networks, engaging with candidates and hiring managers effectively.
* Initiative and Proactivity:
Takes ownership of recruitment processes, identifies sourcing opportunities, and drives continuous improvement.
* Brand Ambassadorship:
Promotes the organisation's employer brand and values consistently across all recruitment activities.
* Adaptability:
Comfortable working across diverse European markets and adapting to cultural differences.