Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist

Work mode: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s):

Galway, C, IE

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

The Principal Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist will champion the TA strategy across the Ireland Region, working closely with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand the recruiting needs of the business; anticipate future talent demands, and proactively deliver sourcing solutions. You will lead and execute recruiting strategies in alignment with regional and global TA teams, supporting critical and emerging talent needs while reinforcing Boston Scientific’s position as an employer of choice. This role requires confidence, collaboration and strategic influence to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, while driving business success and a high-performing TA culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Coach and influence Hiring Managers and coordinate a diverse selection process to ensure optimal selection of candidates for available Senior and Executive Level positions.

Develop and implement organizational recruiting strategies to attract the best qualified candidates. Work closely with the TA Ireland team to drive these strategies, with particular focus on niche and emerging roles in the region.

Assign and allocate requisitions across the team with clarity, based on assessment of role type, areas of focus within the team and workload priorities.

Act as a trusted mentor and advisor, fostering growth, confidence, and accountability within the TA team across the region.

Drive purpose and accountability at daily stand up and team meetings, ensuring alignment, engagement and a culture of ownership.

Prepare, extend, negotiate and finalise competitive job offers along with offering advice and coaching to members of the TA team to build confidence and knowledge in the job offer process.

Communicate proactively and transparently with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers, building trust through timely updates and confident engagement at all organizational levels.

Own resolution of complex recruiting challenges, while mentoring the TA team to develop problem-solving skills and self-directed solutions.

Support the already strong continuous improvement mindset within the team, suggesting and driving improvements within the current TA Hiring Process in the region and globally.

Drive a technology-forward approach, advocating for innovative tools and AI solutions that elevate efficiency and candidate experience.

Manage external partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and accountability for results.

Act as a visible leader and contributor on specified Regional and Global initiatives

Maintain full compliance with local laws and regulations, embedding best practices into all sourcing and hiring activities

What we are looking for:

Level 8 Honors degree in a relevant field

A minimum of 7 years’ experience working within a HR Function/Talent Acquisition environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Experience leading teams and supporting team development

Proven ability to collaborate across regional and global functions

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong initiative, accountability, and resilience with a growth mindset and confidence in decision-making.

Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead with confidence and humility, inspiring trust and alignment beyond direct reporting lines.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com

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