Talent Acquisition Specialist

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny (Hybrid)

 

About Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team! As a TA Specialist, you will support the full recruitment lifecycle Reporting to and working closely with our Head of Talent Acquisition, you will be part of the broader HR team where you will work closely with our HR Business Partners and Line Managers, supporting all aspects of on-site/internal recruitment. 

 

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop a comprehensive understanding of their resourcing requirements, develop and execute appropriate sourcing strategies and hire and onboard great talent to support our business

 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with hiring managers on role requisition process
  • Manage and maintain candidates through our ATS (Success Factors), including, but not limited to, sourcing, application management, shortlisting, phone screening, scheduling interviews
  • Coordination of open positions on internal career sites and external jobs boards
  • Scheduling interviews, liaising with candidates, and hiring managers on logistics and processing new hire documentation
  • Conducting selection interviews with hiring managers and providing insightful feedback to support the decision process
  • Ensuring pre-employment recruitment activities are completed in a timely manner: medicals, reference checks and other pre-employment checks
  • Liaising with our Preferred Supplier Listing of agencies
  • Administering psychometric testing and interpretation of feedback
  • Extending offers and preparation of written contracts of employment and documentation to complete the offer process
  • Provision of feedback to candidates and agencies
  • General recruitment administration & weekly reporting 
  • Involvement in recruitment related ad-hoc projects as required
  • Ability to work cross functionally with people at all levels of the business
  • Ensuring GDPR compliance in all recruitment activities

 

Requirements

  • 3rd level education in a relevant discipline is desirable or relevant proven experience in a similar role  
  • Experience in a fast paced environment, preferably in the volume recruitment space
  • Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS systems, e.g. Taleo, SAP / Success Factors or similar
  • Experience in the food industry / manufacturing environment is advantageous
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate professionally with colleagues at all levels in the organisation

 

Competencies

  • Customer service driven with strong organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to display a high degree of professionalism and discretion
  • Energy, enthusiasm and drive to make it happen
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic, innovative environment
  • A commitment to quality
  • Effective relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders

 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation