Recruitment Business Partner – 6 months contract

Ascension Executive Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Dublin is seeking a Recruitment Business Partner to lead recruitment for transport and logistics roles. The ideal candidate will manage the full recruitment cycle, partner with stakeholders, and drive process improvements. Candidates should have proven experience in high-volume recruitment, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers opportunities for project management and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnering with stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience in process improvement or transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for transport and logistics roles.
• Build relationships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment processes.

Skills

Proven experience in recruitment within logistics

Strong understanding of transport roles

Ability to manage multiple vacancies

Strong organizational and project management skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building

Competence in using ATS platforms

Job description

Role Purpose

The Recruitment Business Partner will lead end-to-end recruitment activity for transport and logistics roles across the business such as drivers, warehouse operatives, planners, and transport supervisors. Alongside day-to-day hiring, the postholder will drive continuous process improvement initiatives to ensure the recruitment function is efficient, compliant, and scalable. This is a hands‑on role partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver high‑quality, timely recruitment solutions in a fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for transport and logistics roles, from briefing to offer stage.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and team culture.
• Create engaging job adverts and recruitment campaigns tailored to the transport sector.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, and manage candidate feedback.
• Proactively pipeline talent for high‑volume and hard‑to‑fill transport positions.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, job boards, and training providers.
• Ensure all recruitment activity aligns with compliance requirements (e.g., right‑to‑work, license checks, training records).

Stakeholder Partnership

• Provide expert advice to hiring managers on market trends, recruitment strategies, and best practice.
• Support workforce planning activities and advise on resourcing solutions.
• Deliver regular updates, data insights, and reports to management teams.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment processes, reduce time‑to‑hire, and improve candidate experience.
• Lead or support recruitment‑related projects such as:
• ATS implementation or optimisation
• Interview training for managers
• Onboarding improvements
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• EVP and employer branding enhancements
• Analyse recruitment data to highlight trends and drive evidence‑based improvements.
• Create and maintain process documentation and SOPs.

Employer Brand & Candidate Experience

• Promote the company’s employer brand through social media, recruitment events, and community outreach.
• Represent the business at job fairs, roadshows, and partnerships with training bodies or transport academies.
• Ensure a consistent, high‑quality experience for all candidates.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience in recruitment within logistics, transport, or another high‑volume operational environment.
• Strong understanding of transport roles (e.g., HGV drivers, warehouse staff, fleet/transport operations).
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities at pace.
• Experience in partnering with stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building capability.
• Competence in using ATS platforms and recruitment analytics tools.

Desirable

• Experience leading or contributing to process improvement or transformation projects.
• Knowledge of transport compliance (e.g., CPC requirements, license checks, working time directive).
• Employer branding or marketing experience.