Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Recruitment Executive** **About the Role** Due to unprecedented growth, we are expanding our in-house recruitment team. Reporting to the Recruitment Lead, the Recruitment Executive will coordinate with senior leadership, hiring managers, and the HR team to engage and recruit top talent across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of openings while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic, growing company where you'll play a pivotal role in resourcing critical infrastructure projects, applying strong technical expertise to identify and secure top talent. **Key Responsibilities** **Talent Acquisition:** Source, screen, and recruit candidates across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation, civil, chemical, process, environmental, manufacturing), electrical and mechanical craft roles, operations, and support services **Candidate Management:** Lead the full recruitment process including job postings, resume screening, and candidate evaluation while maintaining a positive candidate experience **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and HR colleagues to understand staffing needs and provide strategic recruitment guidance **Portfolio Management:** Oversee multiple openings simultaneously, maintaining detailed records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) **Technical Expertise:** Leverage advanced sourcing strategies, candidate management, data analysis, and project management skills to attract exceptional talent **Networking:** Build and nurture candidate networks through proactive market research and relationship management **Compliance:** Ensure all recruitment activities align with company policies and legal requirements **Reporting:** Maintain comprehensive recruitment records and deliver regular activity reports **Key Requirements** **Experience:** 3+ years in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment required. Background in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Craft roles preferred. Agency recruitment experience highly valued. **Full-Cycle Recruitment:** Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes desirable **Influencing Skills:** Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities **Company Representation:** Attend networking events and recruitment fairs, promoting our company culture. Occasional travel to branch offices required. **Adaptability:** Proven success managing high-volume requisitions in fast-paced environments with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail **Technical Proficiency:** Advanced direct sourcing techniques and ATS experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills essential. **Legal Knowledge:** Understanding of compensation guidelines, hiring legal implications, relocation, and immigration processes **Qualifications** - Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field - Full Irish driving license **What We Offer** - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - Professional development and career advancement opportunities - CPD accredited employer status - Collaborative and supportive work environment - Company laptop/desktop and mobile phone - Flexible working arrangements based on location and role requirements **About EPS Group** Since 1968, we have evolved from a modest electrical and pumping services business into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider focused on water, wastewater, and clean technology sectors. Operating across the Republic of Ireland, UK, and Europe, we are an international water infrastructure specialist and one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector. We provide large-scale employment, deliver market-leading technologies to Ireland, and work continuously to enhance the country's water infrastructure. Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding workplace for our teams, our customers' outstanding partner of choice, and we are committed to becoming a Net Zero, sustainable business. **Additional Information** We welcome speculative applications from individuals at all levels and are happy to discuss opportunities that may align with your experience and interests. We provide reasonable adjustments and accommodate accessibility requests throughout the recruitment process. EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.