Talent Acquisition Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for healthcare professionals across a large healthcare organisation. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to design strategies, manage high-volume hiring, and ensure credentialing and compliance across the ATS.

The role requires 3-5 years in Talent Acquisition within healthcare or life sciences, excellent communication, and a track record of meeting tight SLAs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in healthcare, pharma, clinical environments, or life sciences.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume or specialised healthcare requisitions against strict SLAs.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory standards, credentialing processes and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional communication, diplomacy and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to thrive in a fast-paced hiring environment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Healthcare Recruiting: manage full lifecycle for clinical, allied health, and operational candidates, from screening to offer.
• Stakeholder Management: work with clinical managers and department heads to plan recruitment strategies and approvals.
• Proactive Sourcing & Talent Pooling: build pipelines through direct sourcing and market mapping to improve offer-to-interview ratios.
• Compliance & Credentialing Governance: ensure licensure checks, background screenings, and policy adherence.
• Reporting & Talent Insights: provide recruiting metrics and workforce insights to leadership.

Skills

Healthcare recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

One of our clients is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead talent identification and management for healthcare professionals across a major healthcare organisation.

Aligning closely with designated clinical and operational business units, you will draw on extensive TA knowledge to build dynamic relationships with healthcare leaders, clinical directors, and TA colleagues.

You will manage high-volume clinical and non-clinical hiring against strict timelines, setting benchmarks and meeting all customer SLAs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Healthcare Recruiting: Manage the full lifecycle for clinical, allied health, and operational candidates from initial screening through to offer, conducting high-volume candidate assessments daily and delivering targeted shortlists under tight deadlines.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with clinical managers and department heads to formulate recruitment strategies, manage candidate and manager expectations, and navigate credentialing and ATS hiring approvals.
• Proactive Sourcing & Talent Pooling: Build and nurture pipelines of healthcare talent through direct sourcing, professional networks, and market mapping, anticipating specialised skill requirements to drive strong offer-to-interview ratios.
• Compliance & Credentialing Governance: Ensure rigorous adherence to healthcare compliance, including licensure checks, certifications, background screenings, local recruitment policies, and regulatory standards within the ATS.
• Reporting & Talent Insights: Maintain data integrity and provide accurate recruiting metrics and workforce insights to support leadership decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of dedicated Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, clinical environments, or life sciences.
• Execution: Proven track record of managing, prioritising, and closing high-volume or specialised healthcare requisitions against strict SLAs and turnaround times.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare regulatory standards, credentialing processes, and compliance requirements.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail; and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-urgency hiring environment.