Job description
Talent Acquisition Specialist
What you need to know:Our client with their head office based in Waterford are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team.
Your New Job:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible to lead recruitment across all functions, clinical, administrative, and management. Requiring strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, and the ability to effectively match candidates with job opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical roles (including Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists and Nurses), as well as administrative and management positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and deliver effective sourcing and selection strategies.
- Manage job advertising, direct sourcing, and recruitment campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Conduct talent mapping and market research to support workforce planning and hiring decisions.
- Deliver a positive candidate experience and act as a professional ambassador for the organisation.
- Support international recruitment, including Critical Skills Visas, professional registrations (IMC, NMBI, CORU), and relocation.
- Ensure recruitment activity is compliant with relevant regulations and GDPR.
- Track recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
What are we looking for?
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Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a healthcare-related discipline (desirable).
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5+ years’ experience in healthcare recruitment or talent acquisition.
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Strong knowledge of healthcare roles and regulatory requirements; ophthalmology experience is an advantage.
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Proven experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and social media sourcing.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Smartsheets is an advantage.
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