Talent Acquisition Specialist – In‑House Recruitment

About the role

Join a leading civil engineering contractor in Ireland as an in‑house Talent Acquisition Specialist. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will drive full‑cycle recruitment for engineering, site and support functions, ensuring a high‑quality candidate experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for multiple roles across the business.
• Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, timelines and recruitment strategies.
• Create and facilitate competency‑based assessment tests.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and direct outreach.
• Screen, assess and coordinate interviews, feedback and offers.
• Maintain regular updates on pipelines, hiring progress and candidate communications.
• Support career events, graduate engagement and recruitment campaigns.
• Build talent pipelines for future hiring needs and manage pre‑employment checks and onboarding.
• Oversee relationships with external agencies to ensure quality and cost‑effectiveness.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven full‑cycle recruitment track record.
• Strong sourcing ability, especially through LinkedIn and headhunting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Degree in Business, HR or related field; CIPD qualification beneficial.

Required skills

• LinkedIn sourcing

What we offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) and a supportive office‑based environment in Kilkenny.
• Opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects across Ireland.
• Professional development and engagement in diversity and inclusion initiatives.