Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist

at Ethos Engineering

• Job title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Join Ethos Engineering as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, owning full-cycle hiring across various functions and ensuring exceptional candidate experiences. Work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities

• Join our growth journey and own full-cycle hiring across engineering & beyond.
• Manage the complete recruitment journey across all areas of our business - from mechanical and electrical engineers to project managers, operations, finance, HR, marketing, and leadership positions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from proactive sourcing and pipeline building through to offer, onboarding, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience throughout.
• 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.

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
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment databases
• Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter skills and modern sourcing techniques
• 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
• Ability to assess candidates holistically for capability, cultural fit, and potential across diverse roles
• Sound judgment and quick decision-making abilities while maintaining quality standards
• Comfortable working minimum 3 days per week in our Dublin office, flexibility required
• Highly Desirable: 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)
• Knowledge of Irish employment law, work permits, and visa processes
• Experience using recruitment metrics and analytics to drive decisions and demonstrate ROI

Benefits

• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
• A state-of-the-art office in Charlemont, Dublin 2 , designed to promote collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.
• A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork , with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation .
• Company laptop
• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
• Regular training/mentoring
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)