Global Talent Acquisition Specialist (8-Month Contract, Extendable)

About the Role

This opportunity is offered on behalf of a partner company seeking a Global Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Ireland for an 8-month contract with possible extension. The role involves leading global recruitment strategies within a rapidly expanding international setting, managing the complete recruitment cycle across various countries and job functions, with a strong focus on sourcing outstanding education sector professionals.

As part of a worldwide distributed remote team, you will integrate strategic talent sourcing, operational excellence, and cutting-edge AI-supported recruitment techniques to establish robust talent pipelines. The position suits recruitment experts passionate about diverse cultural collaboration, enhancing hiring processes, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. You will significantly contribute to strengthening the global talent function and attracting individuals who impact families and communities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including role intake, candidate sourcing, screening, conducting interviews and assessments, offer negotiation, and transition to onboarding.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop candidate profiles, and align on desired hiring outcomes.
• Design and lead international sourcing strategies, emphasizing education-focused positions by identifying and engaging qualified candidates across multiple countries.
• Create and nurture proactive talent pools for key roles, locations, and communities to forecast future hiring needs.
• Develop targeted sourcing tactics utilizing global professional networks, specialized communities, relevant job boards, and innovative recruitment channels.
• Utilize AI-driven recruiting tools throughout the hiring stages including sourcing, candidate analysis, personalized outreach, screening, and pipeline management.
• Continuously optimize recruitment workflows, tools, and processes to boost efficiency and enrich candidate experiences.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking system records, ensure reliable recruitment data; provide insights into pipeline performance.
• Ensure a superior candidate experience by maintaining timely communications, conducting structured interviews, applying consistent evaluations, and transparent decision making.
• Share insights on market dynamics, sourcing trends, and recruitment intelligence to bolster employer branding and talent acquisition strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience managing full-cycle recruitment, preferably within international or multi-country contexts.
• Proven record sourcing and recruiting education professionals across diverse regions with a good grasp of international talent markets and communities.
• Deep understanding of contemporary recruitment methodologies including proactive sourcing, talent pipeline cultivation, candidate relationship management, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience deploying AI-enabled recruiting tools and an eagerness to adopt new technologies enhancing recruitment efficacy.
• Exceptional organizational abilities to handle multiple recruitment assignments efficiently while adhering to structured processes and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to track and interpret recruitment performance metrics such as pipeline quality, time-to-fill, and hiring success rates.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across various cultures, time zones, and remote setups.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages relevant to global markets is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving environment requiring adaptability and creativity in overcoming recruitment challenges.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 100% remote work with flexibility to manage schedules aligned with appropriate time zones.
• Contract duration of 8 months with potential extension based on business requirements and mutual agreement.
• Opportunity to contribute to an evolving global recruitment function with innovative and transformative practices.
• Meaningful role where recruited talent makes a direct and positive impact on mission-driven organizational outcomes.
• Collaborative work environment with an international People & Culture team and colleagues worldwide.
• Exposure to modern AI recruiting technologies and advanced talent acquisition strategies.
• Chance to develop expertise in international recruitment spanning various markets and specialized roles.
• High-impact responsibility for directing sourcing strategies, refining processes, and enhancing candidate experience.

Data Privacy and Recruitment Process

This vacancy is facilitated through an AI-powered matching system that objectively shortlists top candidates based on core role requirements. Final hiring decisions and subsequent interview processes are managed directly by the hiring company. Applicant personal data is processed under applicable data protection regulations including GDPR, with individuals entitled to exercise data rights (access, rectification, deletion, objection) at any time. AI tools are employed to support recruitment steps but do not substitute human judgment in hiring choices.