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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - 1 Year Fixed Term (Multi-Site)Application Deadline:10 June 2025 Department:HR & Reception Employment Type:Fixed Term Contract Location:Dundalk Reporting To:Head of Human ResourcesDescriptionAlternative Heat specialises in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of Off-site Prefabricated solutions for the commercial M&E sectors throughout Ireland, UK, and mainland Europe. Through continuous investment within our teams, and our facilities, we have grown strongly over the years and established ourselves as a leader within the offsite pre-fabrication industry throughout Ireland and the UK.Due to accelerated growth plans, we wish to expand our Talent Acquisition team by integrating a 2nd Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (1 Year Fixed Term) to join our busy People & Talent team in our fabulous Head Quarters based in Banbridge & our brand new facility in Dundalk. You will work alongside our existing Talent Acquisition Specialists to generate talent pipelines and lead our growth strategy. This post is fixed term contract for 1 year.Job Title|Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - 1 Year Fixed Term Job Type|Full-time, fixed term Location|Multi-Site based in Dundalk & Banbridge Facilities Hours|38 hrs per week. 8.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 8.00am to 3.00pm Friday Salary|Competitive depending on experience Responsible to|Head of Human ResourcesYou will join a dynamic People and Talent team who believecollaborationand aone teamapproach is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive for continuous growth andinnovationto achieveexcellencein all areas whilst building strong relationships with our colleagues across the business. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your dedication and input,then come and join us.RoleAs a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be a critical force in identifying and securing top-tier talent across our manufacturing and assembly operations. Your strategic approach and operational expertise will ensure the right people are in place to keep our production moving and our business growing. You’ll also act as a trusted partner to stakeholders across HR and operations, continuously improving our approach to recruiting in an ever-evolving and scaling environment. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the full-cycle recruitment processfor all manufacturing and assembly positions, including requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Develop and implement a strategic workforce planspecific to manufacturing and production roles, aligning recruitment activities with short- and long-term business goals. Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers , providing market insights, recruitment best practices, and proactive recommendations to improve hiring outcomes. Conduct needs assessments and hiring forecastswith operations leadership, HR business partners, and production teams to proactively plan and pipeline talent. Source passive candidatesthrough CV Library, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, manufacturing networks, local training centres, and community partnerships. Lead employer branding effortsin the manufacturing sector by promoting the company as an employer of choice through job fairs, local outreach, digital campaigns, and strategic partnerships. Establish and maintain talent pipelinesfor critical and hard-to-fill roles, particularly in skilled trades and technical areas of mechanical engineering, manufacturing and assembly. Manage relationships with external staffing vendors, technical schools, and workforce development programsto support flexible staffing needs and grow a skilled labour force. Optimise recruitment processes and toolsto improve speed, quality, and efficiency, including AI, ATS optimisation, automation, and screening techniques. Track and report on recruiting metrics and KPIssuch as time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, and sourcing effectiveness; use data to drive continuous improvement. Facilitate structured interview and selection processesthat ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with role requirements and competencies. Coach and train hiring managerson effective interviewing, bias mitigation, and selection techniques suited to technical and frontline roles. Coordinate with HR and training teamsto ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires and alignment with learning and development initiatives. Manage high-volume recruiting initiativesand future project ramp-ups, ensuring rapid hiring while maintaining quality standards. Conduct regular market analysis and salary benchmarkingto stay competitive in attracting top-tier production and assembly talent. Serve as a mentor and knowledge resourcefor junior recruiters and coordinators, providing guidance on recruiting strategies, candidate engagement, and compliance. Ensure full compliance with labour laws, safety standards, and hiring regulations , particularly within regulated environments. Identify process inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutionsto meet growing talent demands in manufacturing operations. Participate in continuous improvement projectsrelated to talent acquisition systems, technologies, and workforce strategy initiatives.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseYou will have…Proven recruitment experience with experience of managing multiple recruitment campaigns in ROI & the UK. Proven ability to manage high volume recruitment campaigns. Demonstratable experience of ensuring “best practice” recruitment methods. Previous experience of on-line recruitment systems. Minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above to include Maths and English. Full clean UK / ROI driving license as you will be based at both Banbridge & Dundalk Facilities. Key Skills:Strong organisational and influencing skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Strategic thinker who can source and build talent pipelines in line with future growth plans. Can collaborate effectively with peers and direct reports. Can adapt and thrive in a dynamic, high-energy working environment within a scaling company. You will preferably have…Relevant business-related degree or HR qualification Experience in a similar industry (Construction / Engineering) Experience of using pinpoint/LinkedIn RecruiterBenefitsFull in-house training and career development opportunities. Competitive pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Health cash plan. Full access to smart wellbeing platform. Annual flu vaccine Free annual health check during working hours. Annual leave increasing in line with length of service. Lavish Long service awards Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee. Electric vehicle charging ports Full access to car emergency kit. Annual Christmas raffle Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise Secure, free onsite parking. Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr