Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Remote International Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar and skilled trade positions in Ireland. In this role, you will lead high-volume sourcing across international talent pools, manage candidate screening, and oversee the full overseas deployment lifecycle—including Irish employment permits, visa processing, and relocation support.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Source skilled trade and blue-collar workers (e.g., construction workers, mechanics, welders, drivers, hospitality staff, factory operators) across international markets (e.g., Asia, South Africa, Eastern Europe).
• End-to-End Recruitment: Conduct initial screenings, video interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks to present shortlist-ready candidates to hiring managers/clients.
• Overseas Immigration & Visa Management: Guide candidates through the Irish employment permit process (General Employment Permits) and visa clearance (VFS/D-visas), ensuring full compliance with Irish Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) standards.
• Labor Market & Compliance Documentation: Assist with candidate-side documentation, qualification equivalency verifications, medical checks, and pre-departure clearances (e.g., DMW/OEC requirements where applicable).
• Relocation & Onboarding Coordination: Coordinate candidate arrival logistics, pre-departure briefings, and support early settling-in processes in Ireland (e.g., PPS numbers, accommodation assistance).
• Candidate Relationship Management: Maintain clear, regular communication with applicants at every stage of the pipeline to keep drop-off rates low during multi-month permit waiting periods.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in high-volume international recruitment, specifically for blue-collar, trade, construction, or technical roles.
• Global Sourcing Expertise: Proven track record of leveraging job boards, social media, agency partners, and local candidate networks across overseas markets.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail regarding legal/immigration documents, and excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Work Setup: Reliable high-speed internet connection, quiet home office environment, and self-motivated work ethic in a fully remote environment.