Talent Acquisition Specialist

Catalyx is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team based in Little Island, Cork.

Who We Are

Catalyx is a machine vision and automation company that integrates technology and people to help global manufacturers and logistics companies achieve next-generation levels of quality and throughput.

For over thirty years, the minds behind Catalyx have been at work maximizing operational processes across highly regulated industries by inventing new technology applications and supporting companies with technical experts.

With 9 global offices, over 550 team members, and 3,000 projects under our belt (and counting), we have the capabilities and reach to solve unique process problems at scale – and the vision to keep doing what’s never been done before. For more information visit www.catalyx.ai.

The Role

Catalyx is a trusted partner in delivering world-class lifecycle services to regulated and high-risk end markets. With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, we partner with life science and other highly regulated organisations, to empower them to enhance efficiency, and drive success.

As part of this commitment, we are continuously developing our on-site teams to support the advancement of customer operations. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage end-to-end recruitment across a portfolio of Catalyx clients in Ireland and Europe.

The role primarily focuses on technical positions across Engineering, IT, Automation, Manufacturing and Life Sciences, with occasional recruitment across other professional functions.

Working across established, new and prospective client accounts, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will build candidate pipelines, support the continued growth of Catalyx teams on client sites and work closely with Sales on new opportunities.

The role offers a high level of ownership, with the Talent Acquisition Specialist expected to independently manage vacancies, identify and engage suitable candidates and drive the recruitment process from initial requirement through to hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial sourcing through to offer and onboarding.
• Recruit across existing client accounts, new clients and prospective opportunities in Ireland and Europe.
• Proactively source technical talent using LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases and other sourcing channels.
• Develop an understanding of client requirements and independently build searches for new or unfamiliar roles.
• Conduct screening calls, prepare and submit CVs and manage candidate communication throughout the process.
• Calculate salary and contractor rates and support offer negotiations.
• Coordinate interviews, medicals, reference checks and other pre-employment requirements.
• Prepare contracts, issue documentation for signature and coordinate candidate onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers through regular calls, meetings and ongoing recruitment support.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to support existing accounts and new client opportunities.
• Maintain candidate pipelines for recurring, specialist and prospective requirements.
• Manage multiple vacancies independently and adapt quickly as client requirements and priorities change.
• Requirements:3+ years' recruitment experience, ideally within an agency, RPO, MSP, consultancy or other client-facing recruitment environment.
• Strong proactive sourcing and candidate management skills.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System to manage vacancies, candidate pipelines and recruitment activity.
• Highly commercially focused, with the ability to work towards revenue-driven recruitment targets and KPIs, prioritising activity that supports successful placements, client growth and overall business performance.
• Confident managing recruitment processes with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple vacancies and changing priorities.
• Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.