Talent Acquisition Specialist

hello.de AG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello.de AG in Ireland is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead sourcing and hiring of qualified caregivers, partnering with Local Office teams to ensure timely onboarding and compliance with GDPR. The role focuses on building relationships with candidates and hiring managers, designing recruitment pipelines, and driving a compliant, efficient process.

The specialist will own the attraction strategy, manage the candidate pipeline, and coach local teams on recruitment best practices,

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of recruitment experience, ideally in home care, health care or senior-related industry.
• Qualifications in Business Management or HR preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and MS Office proficiency.
• Working knowledge of General Employment Permits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the attraction and sourcing strategy for Caregivers.
• Drive and manage this strategy to meet business needs and industry trends.
• Advertise according to the Attraction Strategy and Calendar; adjust for ROI.
• Build and maintain a caregiver talent pipeline for ongoing staffing.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process and ensure a positive experience.
• Screen CVs/applications, conduct phone interviews, and schedule interviews.
• Perform reference checks, permit verification, qualifications, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate onboarding including training schedules and documentation.
• Establish relationships with Local offices, GM, HRs and candidates.
• Generate offer letters and communicate them to candidates.
• Provide recruitment best practice coaching to Local Office teams.
• Analyze recruitment data and provide reporting on pipeline health.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Independent work

GDPR compliance

Education

Business/HR degree

Tools

Fountain ATS

Job description

Address Sandyford, Ireland

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

Highlights

• At least 2–3 years’ recruitment experience, ideally within home care, health care or a senior-related industry
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate a working understanding of GDPR as it applies to recruitment and candidate records

Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist leads the sourcing, attraction, and hiring of qualified caregivers to meet the staffing needs of the organisation. This role involves building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, designing and owning recruitment pipelines, and ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The TA Specialist will partner with the Local Office teams to ensure timely onboarding of employees who align with the company’s mission.

Job Specific Responsibilities & Role Competencies

• Develop and own the attraction and sourcing strategy for Caregivers.
• Drive and manage this according to the business needs and industry trends. Ensure the strategy has a multi-faceted approach to candidate attraction.
• Advertise in accordance with the Attraction Strategy and Calendar. Adjust as required to ensure return on investment.
• Build and maintain a caregiver talent pipeline to ensure continuous staffing availability.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience.
• Screen CVs/applications, conduct phone interviews, and schedule in-person or virtual interviews.
• Conduct reference checks, work permit verification, qualifications, and ensure candidates meet compliance requirements.
• Handle all candidate data in line with GDPR and company data protection policy, ensuring applicant records, permit documentation and reference material are stored securely in the ATS and retained only as long as permitted.
• Coordinate onboarding, including training schedules, document collection, and orientation.
• Establish positive relationships with Local offices, General Managers, HRs and candidates.
• Generate offer letter contracts and communicate to the candidate.
• Act as subject matter expert on recruitment best practice, coaching Local Office teams and supporting Talent Acquisition Coordinators.
• Analyse recruitment data and provide regular reporting and insight into management on recruitment performance, pipeline health and workforce needs.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to listen effectively.
• Must have the ability to organise and prioritise daily, quarterly, monthly and yearly work.
• Must demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent with company standards, practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of ATS (Fountain preferred).
• Must be proactive, results-driven, and resilient in meeting recruitment targets.
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanour.
• Must have the ability to perform duties in a professional office setting.
• Must demonstrate a working understanding of GDPR as it applies to recruitment and candidate records.

Education | Experience | Requirements

• At least 2–3 years’ recruitment experience, ideally within home care, health care or a senior-related industry, an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Qualifications in Business Management, HR, would be preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Computer literacy skills are a must.
• Working knowledge of General Employment Permits is required.

Organisation Core Competencies

• Self-Leadership
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Interpersonal Communication
• Adapting to Change
• Resilience