Talent Specialist

Avista • Limerick, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Avista and help us attract, recruit and onboard talented professionals who make a difference every day. Avista is seeking a highly organised and proactive Talent Specialist (Grade IV) to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment service across our organisation. Working closely with hiring managers and Talent Partners, you will manage the recruitment journey from vacancy approval and candidate attraction through to pre-employment checks and onboarding.

Requirements

• Experience in recruitment, onboarding or HR administration (Essential)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating interviews and managing competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Essential)
• Knowledge of GDPR and compliance processes.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant qualification in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, job advertisements, shortlisting and interview scheduling.
• Act as the main point of contact for candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage pre-employment clearances, including Garda Vetting, references, Occupational Health assessments and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA, GDPR and organisational requirements.
• Issue contracts and support candidates through onboarding and induction.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, reports and performance metrics.
• Register new hires for Corporate Induction and monitor onboarding surveys.
• Prepare recruitment files for audits and inspections.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within recruitment and HR processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed