Talent Advisor

McKesson is an impact-driven Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights products and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here we focus on the health happiness and well-being of you and those we serve we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow make an impact and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients our communities and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrows health today we want to hear from you.

Talent Advisor Cork

Are you a tech-savvy recruiter who loves finding talent before everyone else does Were looking for a Talent Advisor to join McKessons Corporate Functions Talent Acquisition team in Cork someone who brings curiosity strong sourcing instincts local market knowledge and a passion for creating a standout candidate this role youll partner with hiring managers and HR leaders across our global business to understand hiring needs shape smart sourcing strategies and engage the talent that will help McKesson continue to grow.

What youll do

• Design and deliver creative recruitment strategies across Ireland the UK the US and Canada with a strong focus on Cork and the Irish talent market.
• Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn AI-enabled sourcing tools talent intelligence platforms networking referrals communities and market mapping.
• Bring a digital-first mindset using AI automation and the latest recruiting technology to improve sourcing outreach candidate engagement and hiring manager insight.
• Turn local market insight into practical hiring advice including talent availability competitor activity compensation trends and candidate expectations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers HR business partners and business leaders to make sure the right people are hired for the right roles at the right time.
• Coach hiring managers on effective fair and consistent interviewing and selection practices.
• Keep the hiring process moving with urgency clarity and a strong focus on service levels and candidate experience.
• Support hiring managers in building competitive well-positioned offer packages.
• Champion referrals internal networks and talent communities as part of a proactive sourcing approach.
• Use recruiting metrics sourcing analytics and talent intelligence to improve decision-making measure performance and continuously enhance the recruitment experience.

This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious commercially minded and always looking for a smarter way to recruit. Youll be excited by AI sourcing innovation candidate engagement and the opportunity to influence how we attract talent in a competitive market. You dont need to know every tool on the market but you do need to be someone who is willing to test learn and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Essential experience and strengths

• Bachelors degree and/or 4 years full lifecycle recruiting experience in a corporate environment.
• Ability to manage fast-paced high-volume recruitment activity while staying organised responsive and focused on quality.
• Strong direct sourcing skills including Boolean search LinkedIn Recruiter talent mapping pipeline building referral generation and outreach to passive candidates.
• Confidence using AI automation and recruiting technology to improve sourcing screening candidate communication and workflow efficiency.
• Strong understanding of local talent markets particularly Cork and Ireland with the ability to turn market insight into practical sourcing and hiring recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence hiring strategies based on talent gaps market risks and business priorities.
• Knowledge of employment law and corporate recruitment practices.

Nice to have

• Agency recruiting experience or experience moving from agency into an in-house talent acquisition environment.
• Experience recruiting for key corporate function roles
• Experience with Workday LinkedIn Recruiter HiredScore Paradox Copilot or similar AI-enabled recruitment and productivity platforms.
• A strong interest in recruitment technology sourcing innovation and improving the candidate journey.

Working pattern

• Hybrid working with time split between home and McKessons Cork Airport Business Park office.

Location

Cork Ireland

At McKesson we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve and that starts with caring for our people. Thats why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to supportphysical mental and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors including performance experience and skills equity regular job market evaluations and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKessons pay philosophy and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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