Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ethos•Irvine, CA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ethos is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their People & Talent team. This role will work closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead, managing the complete recruitment journey across all business areas, including engineering, project management, operations, finance, HR, marketing, and leadership. The position is ideal for an experienced recruitment professional passionate about attracting talent and delivering an outstanding candidate experience, owning the full recruitment lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organization's workforce by identifying, engaging, and hiring high-calibre engineers, while also supporting employer branding, workforce planning, and long-term organizational growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys hiring across different functions, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a real impact in a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

Requirements

3-5 years' experience in full-cycle in-house recruitment across multiple business functions, including technical, operational, and corporate roles.
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates across various disciplines and seniority levels.
Track record managing high-volume recruitment (8+ simultaneous roles) with competing priorities.
Comfortable working minimum 3 days per week in our Dublin office, flexibility required.
Technical or engineering recruitment experience (M&E, construction, data centre, pharmaceutical, technical consultancy) with understanding of technical terminology and engineering qualifications.
Background in high-growth scaling environments (50-200+ employees).
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment databases.
Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter skills and modern sourcing techniques.
Ability to assess candidates holistically for capability, cultural fit, and potential across diverse roles.
Knowledge of Irish employment law, work permits, and visa processes.
Experience using recruitment metrics and analytics to drive decisions and demonstrate ROI.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling candidate outreach.
Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management.
Sound judgment and quick decision-making abilities while maintaining quality standards.
Proactive self-starter who spots opportunities and takes initiative.
Genuinely curious and enjoys understanding different roles across the business.
Resilient and adaptable - comfortable with variety and pace.
Collaborative team player who also works effectively independently.
Passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences.
Understanding that recruitment is about building relationships, not just filling roles.

Responsibilities

Sourcing top talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, industry events, and creative channels to build robust pipelines for current and future roles.
Screening candidates through conversations that assess both their capabilities and cultural fit with Ethos.
Coordinating interviews with hiring managers and agencies, conducting reference checks, and keeping everyone informed with clear, timely communication.
Maintaining our Applicant Tracking System and analysing recruitment data to spot trends and opportunities for improvement.
Crafting compelling job advertisements and outreach messages that make talented people want to work at Ethos.
Implementing creative sourcing strategies that reach diverse talent pools and reduce our dependency on recruitment agencies.
Representing Ethos at university career fairs, industry networking events, and professional meetups.
Managing the offer and onboarding process, including paperwork, new starter logistics, equipment setup, and first-day coordination.
Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Lead on strategic initiatives, including process improvements, employer branding campaigns, and recruitment technology.