Talent Acquisition Executive

JJ Rhatigan is one of Ireland's leading building contractors, delivering high quality projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and pharmaceutical. With a strong reputation built over generations, we are committed to excellence, innovation and developing our people. 

We are currently seeking a proactive and motivated Talent Acquisition Executive to join our HR team in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional looking to further develop their career within a dynamic and growing construction business.

The Role 

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Talent Acquisition Executive will be responsible for managing the end to end recruitment process across a variety of positions within the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting, engaging and securing top talent while helping to enhance the company's employer brand. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy approval through to onboarding.  

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.  

• Draft and advertise vacancies across relevant job boards. 

• Assist Marketing with creating social media campaigns for recruitment. 

• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews and coordinate interview processes.  

• Maintain regular communication with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience.  

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies.

• Attend careers fairs, industry events and networking opportunities to promote JJ Rhatigan as an employer of choice.  

• Support graduate and apprenticeship recruitment initiatives.  

• Develop talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.  

• Monitor recruitment metrics and prepare reports on hiring activity.  

• Ensure all recruitment activities are carried out in line with employment legislation and company policies.  

• Assist with onboarding and integration of new employees.  

• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required.  

  
  

Candidate Requirements 

• Minimum 2 years' experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR or a related field.  

• Experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.  

• Strong interviewing, communication and stakeholder management skills.  

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.  

• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates and hiring managers.  

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.  

• A third level qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline is desirable.  

• Experience within construction, engineering, or a technical recruitment environment would be advantageous but is not essential.  

• Strong teamwork skills  

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and benefits package.  

• Opportunity to join one of Ireland's most established construction companies.  

• Career development and progression opportunities.  

• Exposure to a wide variety of roles and projects across Ireland.  

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.  

• Employee Assistance Programme.  

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.  

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

JJ Rhatigan is an equal opportunities employer.