Talent Specialist Clerical IV

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

TALENT SPECIALIST – CLERICAL IV

DUBLIN BASED – ST VINCENTS CENTRE NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN 7

PERMANENT FULL-TIME & 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

(35 Hours Per Week)

Salary:€36,470- €56,018 (LSI*)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience*

Ref: 102699

This pivotal role focuses on supporting all talent acquisition and hiring activities, ensuring smooth Contract management, pre-employment checks, and seamless onboarding of new hires. Reporting to the Director of HR, you will collaborate closely with Talent Partners on talent management activities.

Essential:

• Two Years experience in a relevant administrative role and at least one year’s experience in Recruitment/Talent acquisition or similar role
• Communicates clearly, effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven track record of managing high volumes of recruitment activity
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, administration and organisational skills
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in your role
• Be self-motivated with ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

Desirable:

• Previous Health Sector/Public Sector experience
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, onboarding standards and vetting requirements
• Evidence of continuous professional development

As a Talent Specialist, you will enjoy:

• A professional yet compassionate work environment where innovation thrives and collaboration is paramount.
• An encouraging and progressive service that values your insights and expertise.
• The chance to be part of a disability service that truly makes a difference.

Benefits

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Johanna Buckley, Senior HR Business Partner - Email: Johanna.Buckley@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is the 4th September 2026

A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Direct Applications only

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.