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.
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