Talent Acquisition Specialist (German Bilingual)

CONDITIONS

Contract type : Permanent, full-time
Location: Dublin, hybrid
Please note: expert level of spoken and written German language skill required for this position.

IN A NUTSHELL

Are you an enthusiastic recruiter with the skills to find top talent in the German-speaking market? Do you excel in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong relationships? If you're eager to make a lasting impact and benefit from a rewarding career, we're seeking a talented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic team in Dublin.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and contributing to our overall business success. You will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. From screening CVs, to conducting interviews, to successfully hiring new members of the team - your recruitment expertise in the German markets will be invaluable.

We are dedicated to attracting and developing top talent in our offices across Europe including Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support our recruitment efforts across our European locations while working from our vibrant Dublin office.

DAY TO DAY

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring for various roles across the German-speaking markets.
• Sourcing Candidates: Identify, attract, and engage top talent using various sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, LinkedIn, and networking events. Conduct proactive searches for both active and passive candidates.
• Building Talent Pools: Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical roles in the German-speaking regions to meet the future hiring needs of the business.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs, role requirements, and desired skill sets, providing recruitment advice and strategies.
• Interviewing: Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews with candidates. Assess candidates for cultural add, technical skills, and career aspirations.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by providing timely communication, feedback, and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Employer Branding: Support and promote the company's employer branding initiatives.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local employment laws, data protection regulations, and internal policies. Manage candidate records and recruitment processes in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity within the job market. Provide insights and data-driven recommendations to improve recruitment strategies.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on recruitment progress, KPIs, and challenges to management, ensuring alignment with hiring targets and timelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Language Skills: Excellent level of written and spoken German and English language skills are essential.
• Recruitment Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in a recruitment role, with a focus on hiring for German-speaking regions.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders across different levels and locations.
• Proactive Sourcing Ability: Proven experience in sourcing candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and headhunting such as LinkedIn.
• Interviewing and Assessment: Experience in conducting interviews and assessments, with a solid understanding of evaluating technical and cultural add.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work closely with hiring managers and provide advice on recruitment best practices and market conditions.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing business needs and priorities, with a positive and problem-solving mindset.
• Tech-Savvy: Experience in working with recruitment technology, such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
• Cultural Awareness: Understanding of the cultural nuances and employment laws specific to the German market.

We know that not all requirements may apply to you. But if you come to us with the right level of commitment and enthusiasm for the job, we can achieve a lot together!

BENEFITS

• 28 days increasing annual leave (33 Days Cap)
• 2 days of volunteer leave per year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Gym membership allowance
• Private retirement savings account (PRSA)
• Third party employee assistant program (EAP)
• Uncapped referral bonuses of 2,000.00 € per hire
• Cycle to work scheme
• Taxsaver scheme
• Prime D2 city centre location
• Companywide competitions and games
• Monthly team events and quarterly company events
• Quarterly company-sponsored volunteer events
• Connect-In: support from a designated colleague during your onboarding
• Internal development opportunities across our international offices