Early Careers Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary 12 months)

at  ESB

Vacancy Number: 26322
Human Resources
Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
Position Description
We are recruiting a for an early careers Talent Acquisition Specialist (temporary, 12 months) to join our talent acquisition team and help us attract and hire the best talent for our entry-level positions. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring candidates for various roles across our business areas, such as Engineering, Marketing, HR, IT and administration roles. .

• Conduct the end-to-end Recruitment process for external early careers vacancies within a designated business unit, ensuring timely turnaround times that create a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Source and identify qualified candidates for early careers roles using various channels, including the use of social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Boolean searching) , internal referrals, and on site campus events.
• Screen and assess candidates’ skills, experience, and fit for the company culture and values.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews with candidates and provide feedback to hiring managers.
• Manage the candidate pipeline and ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners, the wider recruitment team and the business to build strong relationships and to deliver a seamless recruitment service.
• Compile regular Talent Acquisition status reports for the business.
• Input as required to Talent Acquisition projects.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of ESB business and its HR processes, policies and procedures.
• Engage in networking activities to develop and build strong business relations in the industry.
• Keep updated with market trends affecting recruitment and current employment legislation and policies