
Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter - UPMC Kilkenny
Job Description
Posted on: March 26, 2026
Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter - UPMC Kilkenny
Location: MacDonagh Office Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
UPMC Ireland have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition Senior Recruiter to join our HR Team. Our ideal candidate will be a strategic talent acquisition expert who will be responsible for managing hiring end to end, sourcing and attracting quality talent and managing stakeholder relationships. We are looking for an engaging individual to join our dynamic high performing talent acquisition team with a strong focus on direct hiring. This role will be based in our HR Shared Service Centre in our Kilkenny office. Our Talent Acquisition Senior recruiter will be responsible for managing a dedicated portfolio of roles and will support our TA team recruiting regionally across all our UPMC locations. The ideal candidate will be part of our scale and continued growth. We have a focus on improving our candidate experience and journey. This role is an onsite based position with hybrid working options available. The successful candidate will report into our Senior Talent Acquisition Lead. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Building stakeholder partnerships with Internal hiring managers to provide effective full cycle recruitment.
- Sourcing potential employees both domestic and Internationally via your professional LinkedIn network, through UPMC social media, our in-house applicant tracking system Cornerstone HR Direct and partnering with external recruitment partners where necessary.
- Agency Vendor & Supplier Management
- Ensuring vacancies are promoted effectively to reach multiple pools of diverse talent.
- Managing the entire recruitment cycle and process, including resume screening, and interviewing to determine cultural fit.
- Conducting interviews and supporting hiring managers to conduct their hiring process.
- Drive & manage the offer process in conjunction with hiring manager & HR Business partner.
- Partner with our Director of Human Resources and broader HR Business Partnering Team on the goals of the people function.
- Support talent management initiatives in partnership with the broader HR team as required.
- Ensure all hiring managers understand recruitment policies and ways of working. Produce key recruitment metrics and provide reporting information in conjunction with the wider HR team when needed.
- Support the employee onboarding process development and delivery.
- Work with Marketing and Comms to develop Employer Brand initiatives linked to Talent Attraction for our LinkedIn platform.
- Liaise with recruitment agency vendors and) preferred supplier panels.
- Global mobility (permit & visa management) and relocation assistance; sourcing and managing direct and agency sourced overseas talent.
- Externally represent the organisation at job fairs and recruiting events.
Qualifications & Experience:
- At least 3 - 5 years' experience working in recruitment, with experience in Health Sector preferably.
- Strategic Sourcing ideally proficient in LinkedIn recruiter sourcing projects
- Relationship building and collaboration skills and the ability to communicate and deal with strong personalities.
- Attention to detail & analytical capabilities.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise accordingly in a fast -paced environment with changing requirements. IT skills, proficiency in: MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook.
- Previous ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Management experience. UPMC Ireland's HRIS & ATS is Cornerstone HR Direct.
- Our desired candidate will have worked with a similar ATS -Workday, Greenhouse, Occupop, ICIMS.
- Infographics/organisational structures/workflow productions.
- Time & Attendance Management System, Cornerstone or People XD Access
Person Specification Qualifications:
- Degree or master's in human resources or related discipline desirable
- Chartered CIPD membership is an advantage.
- Experience: Healthcare sector experience is a distinct advantage Job specific competencies and knowledge:
- Effective leadership and communication skills. Organisation and time management skills.
- Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to provide a quality candidate engagement experience.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
Equal Opportunity Statement and BenefitsUPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Benefits - Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
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