Talent Specialist – Kilkenny & Carlow.

Talent Specialist– Kilkenny & Carlow

We are looking for a Talent Specialist to join Hartley People Recruitment and become our dedicated recruitment presence across the Kilkenny and Carlow region.

This is first and foremost a recruitment role.

You will manage vacancies, source and engage candidates, work closely with hiring managers and deliver a high-quality recruitment service across the region.

At the same time, because you will be based locally, you will naturally become an important point of contact for Hartley People across Kilkenny, Carlow and the surrounding area.

Over time, as our presence in the region grows, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to that expansion through local relationships, client interaction and market knowledge.

Who are we?

Hartley People Recruitment has been supporting employers and candidates for more than 25 years.

We work with organisations across Ireland and recruit across a wide range of sectors and seniority levels.

As part of our continued growth, we are now strengthening our recruitment presence across Kilkenny, Carlow and the wider South-East region.

The first step in that journey is simple: having an experienced recruiter based locally who can support candidates and clients directly from the region.

What will the role involve?

Your main focus will be recruitment delivery.

You will

• Manage recruitment assignments from initial brief through to placement Source, engage and screen candidates Build strong candidate networks across your specialist areas Work closely with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs Present shortlisted candidates and manage the interview process Support candidates throughout the recruitment journey Maintain regular communication with both clients and candidates Use LinkedIn, job boards, our ATS and specialist sourcing tools Work closely with our wider recruitment and sourcing teams Build a strong understanding of the Kilkenny and Carlow employment market As our locally based recruiter, you may also meet clients face-to-face, attend local events or represent Hartley People within the business community when appropriate.
• There is no expectation that this becomes a heavily business development-focused role.
• The priority is to recruit well, build strong relationships and provide a visible local presence.

What’s in it for you?

You will be joining an established recruitment business while having the opportunity to become our dedicated recruiter across Kilkenny and Carlow.

You will have

1. The backing of an established recruitment brand
2. An existing client base and candidate database
3. Support from an experienced recruitment team
4. Dedicated sourcing support
5. Marketing support
6. Access to premium recruitment technology and sourcing tools
7. Autonomy to manage your desk and candidate network
8. The opportunity to build strong relationships within the local market
9. A competitive compensation structure

The opportunity for your role to grow alongside our presence in the region Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who enjoys recruitment and wants to build strong long-term relationships with candidates and clients.

Ideally, you will bring

• Previous recruitment experience, either agency or in-house
• Strong candidate sourcing and engagement skills
• Experience managing recruitment processes from start to finish
• Confidence communicating with hiring managers
• Strong relationship-building skillsA good understanding of the Kilkenny, Carlow or wider South-East employment market
• Initiative and the ability to manage your own workload
• Good knowledge of LinkedIn, job boards and ATS platformsA collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with the wider team
• This role would suit someone who enjoys recruitment delivery but also likes being visible in the market and building relationships locally.Y
• ou will have the support of the wider Hartley People team behind you, while gradually becoming the local face of the organisation as our presence across Kilkenny and Carlow develops. If that sounds like the kind of opportunity you are looking for, we would love to hear from you. For immediate consideration, please contact [email protected] Hartley People Recruitment works to the highest ethical standards within our industry. We value the trust you place in us when you send your CV. We provide a confidential consultation and your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent.Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny