Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects.

Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.

• Sourcing top talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, industry events, and creative channels to build robust pipelines for current and future roles.

• Screening candidates through conversations that assess both their capabilities and cultural fit with Ethos.

• Coordinating interviews with hiring managers and agencies, conducting reference checks, and keeping everyone informed with clear, timely communication

• Maintaining our Applicant Tracking System and analysing recruitment data to spot trends and opportunities for improvement

• Crafting compelling job advertisements and outreach messages that make talented people want to work at Ethos

• Implementing creative sourcing strategies that reach diverse talent pools and reduce our dependency on recruitment agencies

• Representing Ethos at university career fairs, industry networking events, and professional meetups

• Managing the offer and onboarding process, including paperwork, new starter logistics, equipment setup, and first-day coordination

• Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Lead on strategic initiatives, including process improvements, employer branding campaigns, and recruitment technology

• 3-5 years' experience in full-cycle in-house recruitment across multiple business functions, including technical, operational, and corporate roles

• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates across various disciplines and seniority levels

• Track record managing high-volume recruitment (8+ simultaneous roles) with competing priorities

• Comfortable working minimum 3 days per week in our Dublin office, flexibility required

• Technical or engineering recruitment experience (M&E, construction, data centre, pharmaceutical, technical consultancy) with understanding of technical terminology and engineering qualifications

• Background in high-growth scaling environments (50-200+ employees)

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment databases

• Advanced LinkedIn Recruiter skills and modern sourcing techniques

• Ability to assess candidates holistically for capability, cultural fit, and potential across diverse roles

• Knowledge of Irish employment law, work permits, and visa processes

• Experience using recruitment metrics and analytics to drive decisions and demonstrate ROI

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling candidate outreach

• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels

• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management

• Sound judgment and quick decision-making abilities while maintaining quality standards

• Proactive self-starter who spots opportunities and takes initiative

• Genuinely curious and enjoys understanding different roles across the business

• Resilient and adaptable - comfortable with variety and pace

• Collaborative team player who also works effectively independently

• Passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences

• Understanding that recruitment is about building relationships, not just filling roles

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