Recruiter - Dublin, Ireland

UnitedHealth Group; Dublin; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Dublin is seeking a passionate Recruiter for their new Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will drive end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, and optimize recruitment processes. Ideal candidates have experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in tech or pharma. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in work hours between the office and home.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with recruitment in Tech or Pharma industries preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment initiatives.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers.
• Negotiate offers and provide support to candidates.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Specialized recruitment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Overview

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join a New Chapter in Talent Acquisition at Optum Ireland

We're building something new. As part of Optum Ireland's continued investment in talent and innovation, we are establishing a brand-new Talent Acquisition team dedicated to supporting our rapidly evolving business.

This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground level—helping to shape the strategy, culture, and delivery model of a high-performing recruitment function.

We're looking for people with experience in fast-moving, high-growth environments—particularly in tech or pharma—who are excited by the chance to build, lead, and make a lasting impact from day one.

We are seeking a passionate and tactical Recruiter to join our new Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment initiatives, partnering with hiring managers to shape and execute talent strategies that align with organizational goals. If you're a proactive, curious individual with a passion for talent and talent solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cultivate Curiosity: Develop a deep understanding of business areas to proactively support talent strategies, including workforce planning, skill gap analysis, bench strength evaluation, and succession planning
• Strategic Consultation: Partner with stakeholders to align on business strategies and talent needs, set realistic expectations, and establish comprehensive sourcing plans and timelines
• Intake Meetings: Conduct thorough discovery sessions with hiring managers to pinpoint hiring needs and streamline candidate searches
• Candidate Selection: Execute candidate assessments through pre-screens, behavioral interviews, and presentations, ensuring a meticulous selection process
• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, providing unwavering support to candidates, stakeholders, and hiring managers
• Sourcing Channels: Identify and leverage diverse sourcing channels, including social media, professional associations, employee referrals, internal mobility, job boards, and early career programs
• Technology Utilization: Optimize recruitment processes through effective use of technology
• Experience Ambassador: Champion a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Offer Management: Skillfully negotiate offers, applying knowledge of compensation philosophies and programs such as equity and relocation
• Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and the People function to drive successful implementation of Talent Acquisition processes and programs
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data insights to influence business decisions, focusing on evidence-based strategies
• Talent Pool Development: Build and maintain robust talent pools and pipelines to meet current and future labor needs
• Relationship Building: Foster solid relationships with candidates for future placement opportunities

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with both high-volume and specialized recruitment
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Proven track record of successfully filling positions across various levels and industries
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software
• Solid understanding of recruitment processes and best practices
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Natural curiosity and solid communicator
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully filling positions in Tech or Pharma industries

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.