Talent Acquisition Co-Ordinator [18 months]

Vacancy Number: 29231 Category: Human Resources Job Type: Temporary Full-time

Position Description

We are looking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to meet the growing demands of the business. This role sits within the Talent Acquisition (TA) Centre of Excellence which supports the business in high volume recruitment activities and plays a key role in ESB reaching its ambitious strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will be provided with the support and development needed to enable them to deliver successfully in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the advertising of vacancies in line with the Strategic Resource Plan and approval systems, working closely with HR Business Partners and Governance Specialists.
• Assist with screening candidate applications in line with role requirements, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Coordinate and manage all candidate communications, interview scheduling, and support line managers and candidates throughout internal and external recruitment processes.
• Maintain and update internal trackers and collate data to produce regular reports, including monthly recruitment metrics and KPIs.
• Support the maintenance of the TA shared mailbox and TA SharePoint site, respond to GDPR queries, and ensure ongoing compliance with data protection regulations.
• Assist with Early Talent recruitment when required, including attending careers fairs and assisting with coordinating graduate events.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives with TA Team Leaders, stay updated on recruitment market trends and employment legislation, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ work experience within a recruitment or talent acquisition function.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of HR practices, policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly within a team.

Desirable

• HR qualification.
• SharePoint and SAP knowledge.
• Experience using social media platforms, particularly Eurostaffs, for recruitment purposes.
• Knowledge of work permit requirements and processes.

Location

This position will be based in 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€33,500- €40,000 per annum depending on experience

Closing Date

5th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.