Talent Acquisition Specialist (FTC)

Socket.dev; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scurri is seeking a self-sufficient Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 10-week fixed-term role in Wexford, Ireland. You will own the full recruitment process, from crafting adverts to onboarding, acting as the internal engine for talent attraction with agency-speed results across Marketing, Finance, Operations and Software Development.

You will engage candidates professionally, manage fast interview cycles, and coordinate closely with hiring managers and the People team to ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recruitment experience.
• Ability to drive direct hires without reliance on agencies.
• Professional representation of the company to candidates and managers.
• Strong scheduling, tracking and process execution skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging job adverts and post across social media, LinkedIn and local/tech boards.
• Proactively source candidates directly when needed.
• Conduct initial telephone and video screening to assess fit.
• Manage end-to-end interview scheduling with internal managers and candidates.
• Maintain a mature, professional image of the company throughout the process.
• Keep ATS updated, manage offers, and hand off to People team for onboarding.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Urgency & self-sufficiency

Brand ambassador

Scheduling & process discipline

Excellent English communication

AI tools & automation curiosity

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist (FTC)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Department: People

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Wexford

Reporting To: Head of People

Compensation: €40,000 / two weeks

Description

Scurri is looking for a self-sufficient, high-energy Talent Acquisition Specialist to take complete ownership of our end-to-end recruitment process over a 10-week period. Acting as the internal engine for talent attraction, this role is designed to deliver direct-hire results at agency speed, across varying areas of our business (including Marketing, Finance, Operations and Software Development).

Key Responsibilities

As the primary face of Scurri to prospective candidates, you will combine a sharp, polished candidate experience with an urgent, commercial mindset to keep our talent pipelines moving fast.

• Craft engaging, aligned job adverts and manage active postings across Social Media, LinkedIn, and local/tech job boards.
• Proactively source candidates directly when required.
• Conduct initial telephone and video screening calls to evaluate technical suitabilities, cultural alignment, and candidate motivations.
• Manage the end-to-end interview schedule, liaising directly with internal hiring managers and candidates to ensure swift, efficient turnaround times.
• Present a mature, highly professional image of Scurri, maintaining proactive communication and feedback at all stages of the candidate journey.
• Keep the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) strictly updated, manage offer details, and ensure smooth handoffs to the People team for onboarding.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 1+ years of experience in recruitment. Agency experience (or a strong blend of agency and in-house) is strongly preferred.
• Possesses a high sense of urgency, self-sufficiency, and drive to deliver direct hires without reliance on third-party agencies.
• Present professionally as an ambassador for Scurri's brand; comfortable conversing with candidates and hiring managers across all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a strong eye for detail in scheduling, tracking, and process execution.
• Exceptional communication skills - excellent written and spoken English
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to mastering new AI tools, prompt engineering techniques, and automation frameworks to apply that knowledge for operational gains within this team

Benefits

This is a 10 week FTC.

All benefits and terms and conditions will align with full time employees.

This role is based in the office in Wexford town 3+ days per week. Applicants currently based overseas or requesting fully remote employment will not be considered for this vacancy

No recruitment agencies have or will be engaged to provide candidates for this role.