Talent Acquisition Specialist

FHLB Des Moines; Tralee; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team in Tralee, with onsite requirement and a fixed-term contract through August 2027. The role covers recruitment for Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and may support Cork and Care Village recruitment.

You will partner with managers to deliver effective recruitment strategies, manage end-to-end processes, support onboarding, ensure compliance with employment law, and contribute to employer branding.

Qualifications

• Third‑level qualification (NFQ Level 7+) in HRM or related field; or QQI Level 5/6 with substantial experience.
• Desirable: CIPD qualification or postgraduate HR qualification.
• 3+ years in recruitment or talent acquisition within a complex multi department organisation.
• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment compliance requirements.
• Experience in Workday or similar ATS.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to deliver effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes with a seamless candidate experience.
• Support onboarding and induction programmes to set new hires up for success.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and recruitment policies.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and promote the organisation as an Employer of Choice.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Employee branding

HR policy compliance

ATS/WFM systems

Education

NFQ Level 7+ HRM or related field

QQI Level 5/6 with relevant experience

CIPD or HR postgraduate (Desirable)

Tools

Workday

ATS

Job description

Job Opportunity: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (On-site Requirement)

Contract: Fixed Term Duration: August 2027 Tenure: Full-Time

Salary: Aligned to Grade VI Salary Scale (€58,411 - €71,441LSI)

We are delighted to announce an opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This role carries responsibility recruitment for Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care by ensuring we attract and retain the very best talent. The role may also support recruitment activity for Bon Secours Hospital Cork and the Care Village, providing exposure to a wider regional portfolio and a diverse range of clinical and non‑clinical roles. This is a chance to make a real impact in Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, where your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare recruitment.

The Role

• Partnering with managers to deliver effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Support onboarding and induction programmes to set new hires up for success.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and recruitment policies.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and promote Bon Secours as an Employer of Choice.

Onsite requirement min 4 days per week in Bon Secours Hospital offices in Monavalley Industrial Estate, Tralee.

Qualifications

• Essential: Third‑level qualification (NFQ Level 7 or above) in Human Resource Management or a related field; or QQI Level 5/6 qualification with substantial and relevant experience.
• Desirable: CIPD qualification; Postgraduate qualification in HR or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition within a complex multi department organisation.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment compliance requirements.
• Experience in Workday or similar ATS.
• Experience in Healthcare Environment (Desirable).

Particulars of Office

• Contract: Fixed term contract until August 2027
• Salary: Negotiable (commensurate with experience)
• Annual Leave: 30 days per annum, pro rata

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require any assistance, please let us know.

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare.

Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves.

With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.