Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager
Industry: Telecommunications & Renewable Energy
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Reports to: Head of People
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Role Overview:
The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead and optimize recruitment processes to attract top talent to Obelisk Ireland and UK. This role requires a proactive leader who can manage full-cycle recruiting, develop strong relationships with hiring managers, and strategically build a skilled workforce to support company growth. The ideal candidate has telecoms experience and is adept at managing relationships, crafting job descriptions, building and leading a team and building and integrating compensation and benefits expertise into the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
* Develop and execute recruitment strategies.
* Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, assessment, and onboarding.
* Implement data-driven recruitment practices to improve hiring efficiency and quality.
2. Relationship Management
* Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role requirements.
* Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on recruitment trends, workforce planning, and talent acquisition best practices.
* Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and other partners.
3. Job Description Creation
* Collaborate with hiring managers to create accurate, engaging, and compliant job descriptions that align with Obelisk’s goals.
* Ensure job descriptions are current, reflecting the competencies and skills necessary for success in evolving industries.
4. Compensation & Benefits Integration
* Leverage knowledge of compensation and benefits to attract high-caliber candidates and maintain competitive offer packages.
* Work closely with the People team to ensure consistency in compensation practices and adherence to industry standards.
5. Team Management
* Recruit, Lead, develop and mentor a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
* Set clear objectives for the recruitment team, providing guidance and support to meet individual and team targets.
* Evaluate team performance and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
6. Training & Development
* Provide training to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, candidate assessment, and engagement.
* Organise and conduct onboarding training sessions to ensure seamless integration of new hires.
* Stay updated on recruitment industry trends, sharing insights and training resources with the team.
7. Industry Expertise in Telecommunications
* Apply deep understanding of the telecommunications industry to identify niche skills and hard-to-find talent.
* Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and skills in demand in both telecoms and renewable energy.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role.
* Proven track record in telecommunications or renewable energy recruitment.
* Solid understanding of compensation and benefits structures, particularly as they relate to recruitment and offer negotiations.
* Strong experience in creating, updating, and managing job descriptions.
Skills & Competencies:
* Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong partnerships across teams.
* Compensation & Benefits Knowledge: Skilled in aligning compensation strategies with recruitment efforts.
* Training & Development: Ability to train and guide hiring managers and team members on recruitment best practices.
* Team Leadership: Experience managing and developing recruitment teams, with a focus on collaborative and results-driven culture.
* Industry Knowledge: Deep familiarity with telecoms sector-specific roles, terminology, and emerging trends.
* Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Strong decision-making skills, data orientation, and a strategic approach to recruiting.
* Confidentiality & Integrity: Strong sense of responsibility in handling confidential information.
* Can-Do Attitude: Positive, solution-focused approach to challenges and new tasks.
Committed to upholding the company’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, and Innovation by leading talent acquisition with a transparent, respectful approach to candidate and stakeholder interactions. Dedicated to continuous improvement in recruiting practices to attract top talent and support the company’s growth and evolving needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Co.Dublin, CO. Dublin
Reference ID: Talent Acquisition Manager
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