Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner

Sodexo Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is evolving its Talent Acquisition function in the UK & Ireland, giving you ownership over a dedicated portfolio from need to offer. You’ll shape the strategy, engage managers, and actively source talent, rather than waiting for applications.

This role requires close business collaboration and a proactive, consultative approach to secure critical talent. You’ll work with operational leaders to anticipate demand, craft effective routes to market, and build pipelines before vacancies arise,

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Consultative style with the ability to advise and influence hiring managers.
• Evidence of creating sourcing strategies and engaging passive candidates.
• Strong portfolio management and balancing multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness—link hiring to business outcomes.
• Proficiency with recruitment tech, data, and digital sourcing.
• Commitment to inclusion and candidate care.
• Visible, business-facing approach with regular on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Own recruitment delivery from early discussions through accepted offer.
• Spend time with leaders to understand demand and future needs.
• Lead quality role briefings and sharpen selection criteria.
• Create tailored sourcing and attraction plans beyond adverts.
• Proactively identify and engage talent via direct search and networks.
• Build ready-to-engage pipelines for recurring and high-priority roles.
• Screen, interview and assess candidates with well-evidenced recommendations.
• Use labour market insight to set expectations and improve decisions.
• Maintain accurate data and deliver a consistently high-quality candidate experience.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Direct sourcing

Interviewing

Assessment

Offer management

Consultative style

Candidate care

Inclusion

Job description

Sodexo is evolving its Talent Acquisition function in the UK & Ireland, giving you ownership over a dedicated portfolio from need to offer. You’ll shape the strategy, engage managers, and actively source talent, rather than waiting for applications.

This role requires close business collaboration and a proactive, consultative approach to secure critical talent. You’ll work with operational leaders to anticipate demand, craft effective routes to market, and build pipelines before vacancies arise,