Talent Acquisition Specialist with German

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading Telecommunications company who are looking to recruit a Germanspeaking Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team in Dublin. Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Dublin Ireland Work model: hybrid Employment type: Fulltime Remuneration: Base salary commissions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle including job postings sourcing screening interviewing and hiring for roles across Germanspeaking markets
• Utilize various strategies to attract and engage top talent
• Conduct proactive searches for both active and passive candidates
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates for critical roles in Germanspeaking regions to support future hiring needs
• Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing requirements
• Conduct phone video and inperson interviews assessing candidates for cultural fit technical skills and career goals
• Ensure a positive candidate experience
• Support and enhance the companys employer branding initiatives
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with local employment laws data protection regulations and internal policies
• Stay informed about industry trends salary benchmarks and competitor activities
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve recruitment strategies
• Regularly report on recruitment progress KPIs and challenges to management ensuring alignment with hiring targets and timelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and spoken German language skills are essential with proficiency in English required for internal communication
• At least 1 year of experience in a recruitment role particularly focused on Germanspeaking regions
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with candidates hiring managers and other stakeholders at various levels
• Proven experience in sourcing candidates through job boards social media and headhunting
• Experience in conducting interviews and assessments with a solid understanding of evaluating technical and cultural fit
• Ability to work closely with hiring managers and provide recruitment best practices and market insights
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple requisitions and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adjust to changing business needs and priorities with a positive
• Comfortable using recruitment technologies such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
• Understanding of cultural nuances and employment laws specific to the German market.

OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package based on experience skills and performance
• Increasing holiday entitlement
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Gym Membership Allowance
• Private retirement savings account (PRSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the Taxsaver scheme
• Participation in companywide competitions monthly team events quarterly company events and quarterly companysponsored volunteer events
• Internal development opportunities across international offices
• And many others!