Talent Acquisition Specialist

H&MV Engineering; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering invites a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment for engineering and construction roles across international projects. You will partner with hiring managers and source candidates through job boards, social media, events, and direct outreach.

Role emphasizes building a strong candidate pipeline, managing agency relations, and guiding interview and offer processes with occasional travel, supporting growth at multiple sites in Ireland and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably within the engineering and construction sectors.
• Experience working in international markets, particularly in the engineering and construction industries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support recruitment assignments in other business interests.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment processes for engineering and construction roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Utilize sourcing channels including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and industry events.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends and sourcing methodologies to ensure best practices.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including technical evaluations, to ensure a strong fit for positions.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for present and future hiring needs.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including interview training, candidate evaluation, and offer negotiations.
• Participate in recruitment-related projects and initiatives to enhance the function.
• Maintain accurate documentation of recruitment activities in the applicant tracking system.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Interviewing

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Limerick / Cork

H&MV Engineering is a market leading, trusted partner for Mission Critical facilities, Renewable Developers, Transmission and Distribution Utilities globally. Our ingenuity is developed and strengthened by 3 decades of experience delivering EPC projects across the world. We have active sites and offices across the EMEA region, where our local expert staff providing engineering solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting qualified candidates for engineering and construction roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Utilize various sourcing techniques and channels to identify and engage with potential candidates, including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and industry events.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends, talent acquisition strategies, and sourcing methodologies to ensure the use of best practices in candidate attraction and selection.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including technical evaluations, to ensure a strong fit for the specific engineering and construction positions.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for present and future hiring needs.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to company standards.
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including interview training, candidate evaluation, and offer negotiations.
• Participate in recruitment-related projects and initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of the recruitment function.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of recruitment activities, candidate interactions, and other relevant data in the applicant tracking system.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably within the engineering and construction sectors.
• Familiarity with recruitment trends, talent acquisition strategies, and sourcing techniques.
• Experience working in international markets, particularly in the engineering and construction industries.
• Strong understanding of various candidate attraction methodologies, including direct sourcing, passive candidate engagement, and employer branding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously.
• Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support recruitment assignments in other business interests.