Remote Talent Acquisition Consultant

Due to our continued expansion Bidvest Noonan are now seeking a highly skilled and proactive Talent Acquisition Consultant to join work alongside our Talent Acquisition management team in Northern Ireland. This role is pivotal in our efforts to attract, select, and onboard top talent. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on direct sourcing and will employ creative talent attraction strategies to build a robust talent pipeline. The Talent Acquisition Consultant will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process. The successful candidate must have a full clean driving license and be willing to drive to Dublin, once every 2nd month and across sites in Northern Ireland as/when needed. Direct Sourcing and Talent Acquisition Proactively source and engage high-quality candidates through direct search methods, including headhunting, social media, networking, and referrals. Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews, skills testing, and reference checks, ensuring alignment with job requirements and company culture. Creative Talent Attraction Strategies Develop and implement innovative recruitment campaigns and initiatives to attract top talent. Utilize social media platforms, industry events, webinars, and content marketing to enhance our reach and appeal to potential candidates. Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging recruitment content, including job postings, videos, and blog posts. Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. Provide expert advice on talent acquisition trends, market conditions, and best practices. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment of recruitment processes with business objectives. Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Track and analyse key recruitment metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and reports. Provide regular updates and insights to senior management on recruitment activities and outcomes. Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Consultant or similar role, preferably inhouse within a services-led business. Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, direct sourcing techniques, and employment laws. Demonstrated creativity in developing and executing creative and innovative talent attraction strategies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools. Full clean Driving License and access to a car. Bidvest Noonan is a customer-focused facilities management company currently operating inthe Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom with plans to expand across Europe. Its vertically focused business units and exceptional operating platform have been critical to the provision of high-quality services and solutions to its clients. Bidvest Noonan is part of the wider Bidvest Group, a leading South African services, trading and distribution group with over 120,000 employees globally. Bidvest operates in the areas of consumer pharmaceutical and industrial products, financial services, freight management, office and print solutions, outsourced hard and soft services, travel services and automotive retailing. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, South Africa, its strategy is to broaden its product offering through organic and acquisitive growth in local markets as well as expanding its international footprint in the FM and Hygiene markets.