Talent Acquisition Specialist - CPM Ireland

Every member of the CPM team contributes to the overall growth of our business. People are at the core of CPM's business proposition and, as a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, this role is expected to make a significant contribution to the growth, culture and success of the organisation through best-in-class recruitment strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

At CPM, we live our values of We Care, We're Curious and We Achieve Together. We are seeking an ambitious recruitment professional who is passionate about attracting exceptional talent, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

A winning attitude combined with a digital mindset is essential for success in this role.

Reward & Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to €38,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission structure
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Work from anywhere - up to 2 weeks annually
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within CPM Ireland
• Recognition and reward programmes

The Role:

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across a range of business divisions and client accounts. The successful candidate will partner closely with Hiring Managers, Client Service Managers, Operations teams and senior stakeholders to identify, attract and secure top talent in a competitive market.

This is a highly visible position within the business, requiring a proactive recruiter who can balance operational delivery with strategic talent acquisition initiatives while helping shape the future workforce of CPM.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for driving hiring performance, building talent pipelines, supporting workforce planning and ensuring an exceptional candidate journey from attraction through to onboarding.

Primary Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and Client Service Managers to understand workforce requirements and recruitment priorities.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent across multiple business functions and client accounts.
• Source candidates through a variety of methods including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, talent communities and direct sourcing.
• Conduct screening interviews and competency-based assessments to identify suitable candidates.
• Create compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns to maximise candidate engagement.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Proactively manage recruitment activity to ensure SLA and hiring targets are achieved.
• Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously across various business functions.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted recruitment partner to Hiring Managers across the business.
• Provide regular recruitment updates, market insights and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Advise managers on recruitment best practice, interview techniques and hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with operational teams to anticipate future hiring requirements and workforce planning needs.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners.
• Support managers in making informed hiring decisions through market intelligence and candidate insights.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

• Support the development and promotion of CPM's employer brand.
• Identify innovative attraction methods to engage active and passive candidates.
• Represent CPM at recruitment events, career fairs and networking opportunities.
• Develop talent pools for key business functions and future growth plans.
• Utilise social media and digital platforms to increase CPM's presence in the recruitment market.
• Continuously seek new ways to enhance candidate attraction and engagement.

Recruitment Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor recruitment KPIs and produce regular hiring reports.
• Analyse recruitment trends, sourcing effectiveness and market data to improve hiring outcomes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment data within ATS platforms.
• Ensure recruitment processes remain compliant with GDPR and company policies.
• Support broader HR and Talent Acquisition projects as required.

Required Experience & Competencies

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition (In House OR Agency)
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge when required.
• Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment and selection capabilities.
• Experience sourcing candidates through proactive direct recruitment methods.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience working with recruitment systems and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of workforce planning requirements.
• A strong digital mindset, embracing technology and innovative recruitment practices.

Desirable

• Experience recruiting within field sales, retail, contact centre, outsourcing or FMCG environments.
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment campaigns.
• Knowledge of Irish employment legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Workable or similar ATS platforms.
• Third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• Experience supporting employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.

Measures of Success

• Achievement of agreed recruitment and SLA targets.
• Delivery of high-quality candidates across all business functions.
• Positive feedback from Hiring Managers and candidates.
• Successful development of talent pipelines for critical business areas.
• Consistent achievement of time-to-hire and quality-of-hire objectives.
• Recruitment system compliance and audit accuracy of 100%.
• Successful delivery of recruitment projects within agreed timelines.
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives across the Talent Acquisition function.
• Proactive support of CPM's long-term talent attraction strategy.

Why Join CPM?

At CPM, our people are our greatest asset. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping shape the future of the business by attracting and hiring exceptional talent across a diverse range of client accounts and business functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing hiring decisions and making a measurable impact. You'll work closely with Hiring Managers, Client Service Managers and senior stakeholders while developing your expertise within a fast-paced, people-focused organisation.