Recruitment Consultant/Specialist

Recruitment Consultant (Permanent & Temporary)

Location: Limerick
Division: Office Professionals

New position in our Limerick office, would you like to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team with strong market presence, where you can grow your career and make a real impact?

Purpose of the Position

To drive successful permanent and temporary placements across Office Professionals, Finance & IT sectors. This role manages the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, from candidate sourcing and attraction through to client relationship management, delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and clients. The role operates in a fast paced, competitive recruitment environment, focusing on delivering high quality hires while consistently meeting weekly KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs).

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Source high-calibre candidates across Office Professionals, Finance, and IT sectors.
• Develop and execute effective candidate attraction strategies through ATS mining, LinkedIn, job boards, networking, eShots, and talent pooling.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for both permanent and temporary roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, including regular updates, interview preparation, and offer management.
• Manage contractor/temporary worker onboarding, compliance, referencing, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain strong candidate pipelines to support both immediate and future hiring needs.

Client & Account Management

• Manage multiple recruitment projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, working in partnership with Business Unit leadership.
• Provide consultative recruitment solutions aligned to client needs and market conditions.
• Ensure delivery against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and quarterly targets.
• Provide regular updates, reporting, and market insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings (virtual and on-site) as required.

Business Development

• Proactively develop new business opportunities through LinkedIn outreach, networking, referrals, and client engagement.
• Identify and win new clients within Office Professionals, Finance, and IT sectors.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and visits to build long-term partnerships.
• Promote the full suite of recruitment services and contribute to growing market share within the division.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity, and candidate availability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in a 360 recruitment role (agency experience essential).
• Proven track record in both permanent and/or temporary placements within competitive markets.
• Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and networking channels.
• Experience managing temp/contract placements, including compliance and onboarding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, target-driven, and KPI-focused.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) and ATS systems (JobAdder experience advantageous).

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting within Office Support, Finance, or IT sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Full clean driving licence.

Key Competencies

• Results-driven with strong commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and resilient mindset
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality