Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

VanRath; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Mid-Ulster is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role involves managing the complete recruitment cycle, building strong talent pipelines, and enhancing employer branding. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in talent acquisition, particularly in fast-paced industries, and will be responsible for innovative recruitment strategies and compliance.

Benefits

Collaborative HR team support

Autonomy in the role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or internal recruitment.
• Experience coordinating overseas recruitment and working with sponsorship/visa processes.
• Highly organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver on end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Manage internal and external recruitment campaigns.
• Oversee the onboarding and induction process.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Workforce planning

Employer branding

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Tools

ATS platforms

HR systems

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Mid-Ulster
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: £ Negotiable, depending on experience
Full-time | On-site
Are you a recruitment professional with a passion for sourcing top talent and building workforce strategies that drive business success? Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing organisation based in Mid-Ulster, is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to take ownership of their end-to-end recruitment strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is confident managing full-cycle recruitment-from strategic workforce planning to onboarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver on end-to-end recruitment activities across all business functions and levels.
• Partner with department heads and senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop workforce plans.
• Manage internal and external recruitment campaigns, including skilled overseas hires and sponsorship compliance.
• Oversee the onboarding and induction process to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Own and optimise the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms.
• Build strong talent pipelines for critical roles and proactively identify future hiring needs.
• Enhance employer branding through innovative attraction strategies and candidate engagement.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and reporting to inform senior decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice in all hiring processes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or internal recruitment, ideally within manufacturing or other fast-paced sectors.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, candidate sourcing, and employer branding.
• Experience coordinating overseas recruitment and working with sponsorship/visa processes.
• Proficient in the use of ATS platforms and HR systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, results-driven, and proactive in approach.
• CIPD qualification or working towards (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and growing business that values innovation and people-first strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition initiatives that directly impact organisational success.
• Enjoy autonomy in your role while being supported by a collaborative HR team.

Interested? Submit your CV to [e-mail] or contact 02890330250 for a confidential discussion.