Who We Are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com

We are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Director to join the IPL Global team in Dublin. Managing a team of three, you will be responsible for Group Talent Acquisition across the IPL European (6 sites) and North American divisions (10 sites). This is an exciting time for the IPL Talent Acquisition team as we continue our change journey in 2025.

Please note that this is a specific purpose contract role to cover maternity leave. This is a hybrid role, the IPL office is based in St Stephens Green, Dublin 2.

As a Talent Acquisition Director You Will

Be accountable for the full spectrum of Recruitment and selection activities across the group including senior and executive positions.
Be accountable for designing and driving the adoption of consistent recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices that support a strong candidate experience.
Establish and implement Talent Acquisition strategies that enable business strategy and have a long-term (3+ years) impact on business results in alignment with global organisation objectives, ensure those strategies influence Leadership, mid-career, and graduate hiring.
Partner with Leaders across the Group to track the hiring needs of the business.
Partner with external providers as required to ensure hiring needs are met.
Develop fit for purpose hiring processes and policies, with a continuous improvement mindset to ensure policies and procedures grow as the company grows
Effectively and efficiently oversee due diligence and integrate new businesses from a Talent perspective.
Inspire as a leader and unifying force for employees; cultivate an inclusive environment where people are fully valued, supported and challenged to grow in a safe working environment – to drive attraction, retention, and engagement.
Provide regular, consistent, and transparent communication and interaction with the CEO and ELT members about business activities, potential threats, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and in order to implement change and improvements.
Complete regular performance reviews with your team, manage attendance, disciplinary issues and procedures as appropriate.
Role model our Values

What You Will Bring To The Role

Previous experience in a senior Talent Acquisition role with a Global remit in a Manufacturing or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of ATS systems.
Experience driving continuous improvements across a Talent Acquisition function.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Experience operating within an ambiguous environment with the ability to flex and change as needed.
Proven ability to develop and sustain a high performing team.
Advanced consulting, influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.
Highly self-motivated to develop strategic, tactical, and operational direction.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate and bridge across functional boundaries, as well as an ability to build a Network across a wide range of individuals and organizations.
Strong business acumen and able to develop a team with a focus on both internal and external customer satisfaction.
Ability to perform consistently with IPL Values.
Ability to travel as needed .

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can really impact change apply today to find out more!

IPL Global is an equal opportunities employer.

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