Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Mercury; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Headquarters in Ballycoolin, Dublin is seeking a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead recruitment for our civil and construction units. You will drive full-cycle hiring, collaborate with hiring managers, and develop strategies to attract top talent.

Hybrid working arrangement applies. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will mentor a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, travel across Europe for career fairs, and ensure a positive candidate experience while

Qualifications

• Senior recruitment experience in construction industry.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and hiring managers.
• Ability to manage ATS and sourcing.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offers.
• Partner with Hiring Managers as the dedicated TABP to guide recruitment.
• Provide insights and innovative sourcing methods to Mercury.
• Travel to relevant countries to attend career fairs across Europe.
• Lead and mentor Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Promote Mercury’s employer brand at events.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

English fluency

Prioritisation

Travel willingness

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Mercury Headquarters, Ballycoolin, Dublin

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Due to the nature of this role, we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must already hold the right to work in Ireland and travel throughout Europe without requiring further visa support.

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) will be responsible for leading the recruitment efforts and managing the full cycle hiring process for their allocated Business Units. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, developing recruitment strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Business Partner will oversee a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role will be based in our Global Headquarters in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15.

Hybrid Working Model– 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

European Travel is required

Key Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition Manager and other TABP’s to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Own, lead and deliver on the key recruitment activities with regards to attraction, sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer management processes
• Work in partnership with Hiring Managers as their dedicated TABP to guide them through the Talent Acquisition process
• Support the Talent Acquisition Manager with insights, analysis and innovative ways of sourcing the right calibre of candidates to Mercury
• As part of our sourcing strategy, travel to relevant countries to hold Career Fairs to attract talent for our roles throughout Europe

People Management

• Lead and manage a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, providing mentorship and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Candidate Experience

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage the offer process including salary and package negotiations.

Employer Branding

• Promote Mercury’s employer brand to attract high-quality candidates.
• Participate in job fairs, career events, and other networking opportunities.

Data And Reporting

• Track and analyse recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Provide regular reports to management on recruitment activities and outcomes.
• Use data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a senior recruitment role in Construction, preferably in-house or agency
• Experience partnering with senior leadership, hiring managers, and stakeholders to drive deliverables for the Talent Acquisition team
• ATS experience with sourcing and managing candidates
• Knowledge with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise in a high volume environment
• Willingness to Travel
• Fluent in English

Mercury is an Equal Opportunities Employer