Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job Purpose:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a hands-on role in attracting, sourcing, and securing top talent across all areas of the business, from project delivery and engineering to commercial and corporate functions. The role requires a proactive recruiter with excellent people skills and attention to detail, who can also act as a front-of-house representative for Crown’s employer brand at recruitment fairs, trade events, and industry forums.

This position combines day-to-day recruitment delivery with employer branding and candidate engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers, the HR team, and senior leadership to ensure a seamless, professional, and efficient recruitment process across Crown’s European operations.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Delivery

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.

• Partner with department heads to define job requirements and ideal candidate profiles.

• Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct outreach.

• Screen, call, and interview potential candidates using technology as required to assess suitability and fit.

• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring consistent candidate experience.

• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and produce recruitment reports.

• Support onboarding and smooth transition of new hires into the business.

Employer Brand & Candidate Engagement

• Represent Crown as a front-of-house brand ambassador at recruitment fairs, trade events, and industry networking sessions.

• Develop engaging job adverts and social media content that reflect Crown’s values and culture.

• Work with HR and Marketing to design materials for recruitment campaigns, including presentations, banners, and brochures.

• Build and maintain relationships with universities, technical colleges, and training bodies to support early-career pipelines.

• Promote Crown’s employer brand across digital channels and within local communities.

Process & Collaboration

• Support the implementation and optimisation of the ATS platform.

• Ensure compliance with GDPR and local employment laws in all recruitment activity.

• Collaborate with HR to improve candidate experience, onboarding, and retention.

• Contribute to workforce planning discussions and provide market insights to inform hiring decisions.

Person Specification:

· 3–5 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within construction, engineering, or technical sectors.

· Hands-on experience sourcing candidates across multiple European markets.

· Skilled in conducting screening calls and video interviews using modern recruitment technologies.

· Strong understanding of recruitment processes and market dynamics within technical industries.

· Familiarity with digital recruitment tools and social media sourcing.

· Willingness to travel for recruitment events and trade shows.

· Confident communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

· Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

· Passionate about building employer brand presence and engaging with candidates.

Competencies Required for this Role:

· Communication:
Clearly conveys information and ideas, tailoring messages to different audiences and demonstrating strong influencing skills.

· Organisation and Time Management:
Prioritises workload effectively and manages multiple recruitment campaigns concurrently.

· Relationship Building:
Develops and maintains strong internal and external networks, engaging with candidates and hiring managers effectively.

· Initiative and Proactivity:
Takes ownership of recruitment processes, identifies sourcing opportunities, and drives continuous improvement.

· Brand Ambassadorship:
Promotes the organisation’s employer brand and values consistently across all recruitment activities.

· Adaptability:
Comfortable working across diverse European markets and adapting to cultural differences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €50,000.00-€55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wicklow, CO. Wicklow