Talent Advisor / Recruiter – Aviva Account (Galway, Ireland)

Job Purpose

As a Talent Advisor / Recruiter, you are responsible for the end-to-end fulfilment of recruitment requisitions for the Aviva account. This includes driving sourcing strategies, managing the candidate pipeline, and delivering exceptional hiring outcomes while ensuring an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experience.

You will act as both a strategic partner and a hands-on recruiter, managing the full recruitment lifecycle — from intake and sourcing through to offer acceptance. In this hybrid position, you will balance volume hiring and strategic recruitment activities, bringing market insights, creativity, and innovation to craft future-fit talent solutions.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the recruitment strategy for Aviva Ireland, based out of our Galway office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for hiring managers, building strong partnerships and trust.
• Lead intake and strategy meetings to define requirements, competencies, and team dynamics.
• Consult with stakeholders on recruitment strategy, timelines, and market challenges.
• Manage the full hiring lifecycle: intake → sourcing → screening → interview coordination → offer stage.
• Handle escalations and proactively communicate progress and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with the Budapest delivery hub and internal partners to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery.

2. Sourcing & Candidate Management

• Execute proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other tools.
• Engage both active and passive talent through creative outreach and employer branding.
• Conduct 15–20 minute screening calls to assess suitability and motivation.
• Prepare and brief candidates for interviews, ensuring they are well-informed and confident.
• Manage up to 20–30 requisitions concurrently, with potential for up to 50 headcount during high-volume campaigns.
• Maintain a strong focus on candidate experience, ensuring timely, transparent communication.

3. Recruitment Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to build data-driven recruitment plans.
• Provide market insights and competitor intelligence to influence hiring decisions.
• Use analytics and metrics to identify trends, improve performance, and advise stakeholders.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical and future roles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across processes and candidate engagement.

4. Process & Administration

• Ensure all candidate and requisition data is accurately updated in GR8 People / ATS.
• Track and report key metrics (time-to-fill, candidate pipeline, diversity insights, etc.).
• Support offer creation and onboarding coordination in line with internal SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with both client-specific and Randstad Sourceright processes.

Key Skills & Competencies

Client Focus

You build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, communicate openly, and deliver recruitment outcomes that add value for both the client and Randstad. You can present complex information clearly and confidently to stakeholders.

Market Knowledge

You stay current with talent market trends, industry data, and hiring analytics, using insights to develop creative, data-informed recruitment strategies.

Innovation & Creativity

You introduce new ideas, sourcing methods, and technology-driven solutions to improve candidate experience and client delivery.

Drive for Results

You work with urgency and accountability, striving to meet and exceed both short- and long-term hiring goals.

Quality Orientation

You maintain a high standard of accuracy and consistency across all recruitment activities.

Commercial Acumen

You understand client objectives and broader business priorities, aligning recruitment strategies to achieve them efficiently and effectively.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment within an in-house, RPO, or MSP environment.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment (20–30 requisitions, up to 50 headcount).
• Track record of stakeholder engagement and consultation with senior business partners.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, able to prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms (preferably GR8 People or Workday).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (other European languages are an asset).
• Adaptability, resilience, and a collaborative mindset.

Location & Working Model

• Base: Galway, Ireland
• Client: Aviva Ireland
• Working Model: Hybrid (commutable distance to the Galway office required)

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing team and play a pivotal role in shaping a newly created position.
• Work across diverse and evolving recruitment projects — from volume campaigns to strategic hires.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Access to global learning resources, growth opportunities, and career progression within Randstad Sourceright. Partner with one of the most recognisable brands in the insurance industry – Aviva.