Talent Acquisition Specialist Cork, Ireland Hybrid

Job description

Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the lives of patients living with serious and life-threatening rare diseases. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise to develop and commercialize innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs. Our commitment to patients, combined with our entrepreneurial culture and collaborative spirit, continues to drive our success as we expand our global impact. At BioMarin, every employee plays a critical role in advancing our mission. We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and who thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment Talent Acquisition at BioMarin The Talent Acquisition team serves as a partner to the business, enabling BioMarin’s continued growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent. We are a collaborative, high-performing team committed to delivering an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers while supporting the company’s mission and long-term objectives. Talent Specialist Hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite) Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026 Position Summary Reporting to a Principal Talent Advisor, the Talent Specialist will play a key role in supporting recruitment activities across multiple business functions within EUMEA. This position partners closely with Talent Advisors, Hiring Managers, Candidates, and People Colleagues to deliver a seamless recruitment process from sourcing through to offer stage. The successful candidate will help attract top talent through proactive sourcing, effective candidate engagement, interview coordination, and stakeholder partnership. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment experiences while contributing to broader talent acquisition initiatives. Key Responsibilities Partner with hiring managers to manage the end to end recruitment process for roles both in Ireland and EUMEA. Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through a variety of channels. Conduct candidate screening interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with role requirements and shortlist candidates. Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience. Support offer preparation Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Utilize recruiting systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate candidate information and recruitment metrics. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recruitment projects that enhance efficiency and candidate experience. Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in alignment with company policies and employment legislation. Deliver a high level of service and partnership to both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Education and Experience BSc/MSc degree in human resources, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience recruiting in pharmaceutical/biotech industry highly desired. Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and build effective working relationships. Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of meeting performance goals and delivering results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities. Strong analytical skills with a CI and data/ metrics driven mindset. Behaviours/ Interpersonal Skills Adaptable, self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment. Self-motivated; able to work proactively and collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team. Outstanding client service, problem-solving, and project management skills. Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively. Strong influencing and negotiation skills to partner effectively with hiring managers and secure top talent. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training. Apply Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral. In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it’s from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity. 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