Talent Acquisition Lead

About the role

This position is for a Talent Acquisition Lead based in Ireland, reporting to a global partner organization. You will lead a high‑performing recruiter pod while staying hands‑on in critical hiring initiatives, shaping strategy and delivering results in a fast‑growing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own a recruiter pod, ensuring focus, productivity, and achievement of hiring targets.
• Balance people‑leadership duties with direct execution of complex and senior searches.
• Translate broader talent acquisition goals into clear priorities and actionable plans for the team.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings to discuss performance, pipeline health, and career development.
• Review and improve sourcing, outreach, candidate engagement, interview processes, and stakeholder communication.
• Coach recruiters on strategy, stakeholder management, sourcing techniques, and professional growth.
• Support continuous improvement of hiring processes for scalability, consistency, and exceptional candidate experience.
• Identify and escalate performance or team challenges, partnering with leadership on solutions.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or executive search.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a recruiting team, pod, or similar function.
• Proven ability to manage personal recruiting workload while developing other recruiters.
• Strong knowledge of the full hiring lifecycle, from sourcing strategy to candidate outreach.

Required skills