Talent Acquisition Specialist

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland SMBC Group Full time

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Join SMBC Group EMEA as a Talent Acquisition Partner – Dublin

Are you a recruitment expert ready to make a real impact across a global financial institution? SMBC Group is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce across our EMEA operations.

What you do:

As a key member of our Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment for permanent roles up to Executive Director level. From inclusive hiring campaigns to specialist and volume recruitment, you'll be the go-to expert for delivering exceptional hiring experiences and driving our employer brand forward. You'll also have the opportunity to develop and support on wider HR activities also.

What you'll bring:

An enthusiastic desire to help build and shape SMFD from a recruiting, HR and brand perspective
Lead full-cycle recruitment across a diverse portfolio of roles, with a particular focus on technology roles
Partner with talent acquisition and hiring managers to design and deliver strategic recruitment plans

Business Area

Your role will be part of the growing EMEA Talent Acquisition team closely and alongside the London Talent Acquisition team. Your role will functionally report into Talent Acquisition Manager in London, and locally into the CEO of SMFD. The London Talent Acquisition team is ~12 people, with the EMEA Talent Acquisition function growing and maturing. You will also be supported by the wider Centres of Excellence in London, including HR and the Communications and Marketing team.

This role will assist with the expansion of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin ("SMFD"), a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Group, which provides intra-group services to the EMEA business across a variety of control and support functions. The next phase of growth will have a strong focus on Technology and Innovation services. SMFD is co-located with several other SMBC group entities, in a contemporary new office in the heart of Dublin's Georgian quarter.

Position Description

About the Role

You'll collaborate with sourcing agents, business stakeholders, HR Centres of Excellence, and external partners across different locations to attract top talent and ensure a seamless, data-driven recruitment process. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence hiring strategy during a period of exciting transformation. In addition to the recruiter role, there are opportunities for involvement in wider local HR activities including but not limited to communication campaigns, employee onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.

Given the accelerated growth of SMFD in Ireland, you will also provide generalist HR advice and support to the business as it continues to scale.

What You'll Do

Partner with talent acquisition leads and hiring managers to design and deliver strategic recruitment plans
Grow and manage a local contingent workforce as the business expands
Lead full-cycle recruitment across a diverse portfolio of roles, with a particular focus on technology roles
Work with EMEA TA Manager and CRO to grow and Champion SMFD and SMBC Group's employer brand and inclusive hiring practices
Build talent pipelines and direct sourcing strategies
Manage vendor relationships and recruitment data insights
Support transformation initiatives and continuous improvement project
Provide generalist HR advice and support to the MD of SMFD, and the local leadership team and hiring managers.
You will be expected to travel between Dublin and London regularly.

What You Bring

Proven experience in in-house or RPO recruitment, ideally within the technology candidate market is essential.
A generalist HR background with experience in the Irish market.
An enthusiastic desire to help build and shape the future of SMFD from a TA & HR perspective
Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder management skills
A strong passion for inclusive hiring and candidate experience
Proficiency with ATS platforms (SuccessFactors a plus) and IT literacy (mainly Microsoft software suite)
Versatile and adaptable as the situation dictates; to deal positively with ambiguity
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Judgement and Decision Making
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

Hybrid and flexible working
Competitive paid leave days
Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We'll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.

Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeContract

Job function

Job functionHuman Resources

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