Talent Acquisition Specialist

We’re the world’s biggest producer of ‘endless’ conveyor belts, with locations in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, India, and the USA. We are trusted by manufacturers of materials processing equipment in sectors spanning quarrying, construction & demolition, recycling & waste management, washing systems, and road construction.

Our industry is dynamic and fast-paced. We work hard but like to have fun too. Continuous improvement is at the core of our culture, and our values are unique: we’re passionate about having a safe place to work, we’re determined to succeed, and we believe in being close to our customers and solving their problems.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting,engaging and securing the people required to support Smiley Monroe's continued growth and success. The role moves beyond traditional recruitment and vacancyfilling, focusing instead on building talent pipelines, strengthening employerbrand, developing candidate networks and supporting workforce planning toensure the business has access to the capabilities it needs both now and in thefuture.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across the business, ensuring a positive and engaging recruitment process.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, capability needs and recruitment priorities.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies, utilising Linked In Recruiter, networking and direct search techniques to engage high-quality candidates.
• Manage candidate assessment and selection processes, ensuring a fair, professional and consistent approach.
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality of hire, candidate suitability and cultural alignment.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical, specialist and future-focused roles.
• Proactively identify and engage potential candidates before vacancies arise.
• Develop and nurture talent communities to support future recruitment needs.
• Build long-term relationships with prospective candidates and industry networks.
• Monitor labour market trends, competitor activity and emerging talent opportunities to inform recruitment strategies.

• Support the development and promotion of Smiley Monroe's employer brand across key talent markets.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and leaders to create engaging recruitment and employer brand content.
• Promote career opportunities, employee stories and company culture through appropriate channels.
• Support targeted recruitment campaigns to attract talent in priority locations and functional areas.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Smiley Monroe's visibility and reputation as an employer of choice.

• Support workforce planning activities by providing talent market insight and recruitment data.
• Work with leaders to understand future capability requirements and anticipated hiring needs.
• Identify potential talent risks and recommend proactive attraction strategies.
• Contribute to succession planning discussions by providing external talent market intelligence.

• Continuously review and improve recruitment processes, tools and candidate journeys.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting through recruitment systems and platforms.
• Leverage technology, automation and data insights to enhance recruitment effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in line with company policies, employment legislation and best practice.

• Minimum 3 years' experience…