Talent Specialist

OASIS Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avista is seeking a highly organised Talent Specialist (Grade IV) to support a high-quality recruitment service across the organisation. From vacancy approvals and candidate attraction to pre-employment checks and onboarding, you will partner with hiring managers and Talent Partners to deliver excellent candidate experiences.

Based in Limerick with occasional travel to Dublin, the role requires strong HR and recruitment experience, excellent communication, and meticulous record-keeping,

Qualifications

• Qualification in HR, Business Administration or related discipline (Desirable).
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding or HR administration (Essential).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating interviews and managing competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Essential).
• Knowledge of GDPR and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, job advertisements, shortlisting and interview scheduling.
• Act as the main point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage pre-employment clearances, including Garda Vetting, references, Occupational Health assessments and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, GDPR and organisational requirements.
• Issue contracts and support candidates through onboarding and induction.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, reports and performance metrics.
• Register new hires for Corporate Induction and monitor onboarding surveys.
• Prepare recruitment files for audits and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within recruitment and HR processes.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Onboarding experience

HR administration

Organisational skills

Interview coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

GDPR knowledge

Education

Relevant HR/Business Admin qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

Grade IV Talent Specialist

Reports To: Talent Partner/Senior HR Business Partner / HR Director

Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Join Avista and help us attract, recruit and onboard talented professionals who make a difference every day.

Avista is seeking a highly organised and proactive Talent Specialist (Grade IV) to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment service across our organisation. Working closely with hiring managers and Talent Partners, you will manage the recruitment journey from vacancy approval and candidate attraction through to pre-employment checks and onboarding.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline (Desirable)
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding or HR administration (Essential)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating interviews and managing competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Essential)
• Knowledge of GDPR and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, job advertisements, shortlisting and interview scheduling.
• Act as the main point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage pre-employment clearances, including Garda Vetting, references, Occupational Health assessments and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, GDPR and organisational requirements.
• Issue contracts and support candidates through onboarding and induction.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, reports and performance metrics.
• Register new hires for Corporate Induction and monitor onboarding surveys.
• Prepare recruitment files for audits and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within recruitment and HR processes.

Travel:

• This role will be based in Limerick and will require travel to Dublin on occasion

Informal enquiries to HR Department : Johanna Buckley, Senior HR Business Partner - [e-mail]

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the service Managers.

A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days