About this role
Role: Talent Acquisition SpecialistLocation: KilkennyHours of work: 08:00 – 17:00Pay: €37,000 onwards per year Shareridge is a leading civil engineering company delivering critical infrastructure across Ireland.
Due to exceptional company growth across Ireland Shareridge requires a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team.
Roles & Responsibilities: As Talent Acquisition Specialist you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end professional recruitment strategy for specialised engineering, ICT, and high-tech technical positions within Shareridge. This role involves acting as a strategic consultant to hiring managers, performing labour market research, designing advanced evaluation metrics, and ensuring compliant onboarding frameworks. You will source candidates to work on the 21/050 Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) and Shareridge Framework that is providing water and wastewater network services and works throughout Ireland.
The scope of works include: Core Programmes: Water Network Management, Wastewater Network Management, New Connections, and Growth/Development.End-to-End Delivery: Designs, site investigations, surveys, statutory approvals, construction works, and project management.As Talent Acquisition Specialist you will be responsible for: Strategic Sourcing & Market Research.
- Conduct detailed research into national and international technical pay differentials, industry talent scarcity, and recruitment trends to optimize pipeline efficiency.
- Policy Development & Compliance.
- Develop, recommend, and refine talent acquisition and industrial relations policies across technical divisions; draft compliant staff workflows and documentation.
Hiring Manager Advisory.
- Advise senior management on workforce planning, technical skill assessments, matrix-based interviewing, and competitive employment package structures.
End-to-End Recruitment Management.
- Manage full-lifecycle recruitment for technical, executive, and niche engineering roles, evaluating candidates against specialised structural frameworks.
Employment Legislation Compliance.
- Maintain strict alignment with Irish employment law, equality legislation, and European economic migration directives regarding candidate placement.
Onboarding & Induction Strategy.
- Design comprehensive integration programs to maximize new-hire efficiency, technical alignment, and long-term retention.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 7 or 8) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline.
Experience: 2–4 years of verifiable experience executing full-cycle recruitment specifically within technical industries (e.g., Software, ICT, Construction or Engineering).Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with technical job architectures, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and quantitative screening methodologies.If you are an experienced recruiter looking to make an impact in a growing organisation, apply below.