Talent Advisor

About the role

McKesson is seeking a Talent Advisor to join its Corporate Functions Talent Acquisition team in Cork. You will partner with hiring managers and HR leaders across a global business to shape sourcing strategies, engage top talent and deliver a standout candidate experience.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative recruitment strategies across Ireland, the UK, the US and Canada, with a strong focus on the Irish talent market.
• Proactively source and engage candidates using LinkedIn, AI‑enabled sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, networking, referrals and market mapping.
• Apply a digital‑first mindset, leveraging AI, automation and the latest recruiting technology to improve outreach and hiring manager insight.
• Translate local market insight into practical hiring advice on talent availability, competitor activity, compensation trends and candidate expectations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers, HR business partners and business leaders to ensure the right people are hired at the right time.
• Coach hiring managers on effective, fair and consistent interviewing and selection practices.
• Maintain urgency and clarity throughout the hiring process, focusing on service levels and candidate experience.
• Support the creation of competitive offer packages and champion referrals, internal networks and talent communities.
• Use recruiting metrics, sourcing analytics and talent intelligence to improve decision‑making and continuously enhance the recruitment experience.

Required profile

• Tech‑savvy recruiter with strong sourcing instincts and curiosity about AI and automation.
• Commercially minded, data‑driven and able to turn market insights into actionable hiring recommendations.
• Excellent communicator who can build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Proactive, results‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with LinkedIn and AI‑enabled sourcing tools.
• Experience using talent intelligence platforms and recruitment automation technologies.
• Ability to analyse market data, compensation trends and competitor activity.