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Sponsored: Sigmar Commits To 40 New Jobs in Tralee Office

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LESS than two years after establishing their Centre of Excellence in Tralee, Sigmar Recruitment are seeking to further expand their team in The Kingdom.

The 40 new roles will be across recruitment, business development, services and support.

Speaking on their hiring plans, Sigmar’s Head of European Recruitment, Shaun O’Shea commented; “As a Tralee native, I’m immensely proud of Sigmar’s growth here in Tralee. When we opened the office two years ago, we knew there was demand for international IT recruitment services, but the rapid growth of Sigmar’s presence has exceeded our expectations. It’s an exciting time!”

With an extensive training programme provided, applicants from all backgrounds can apply for these positions meaning you do not need to have prior recruitment experience.

“Our team is made up of college graduates to those with backgrounds in hospitality or customer service and of course recruitment specialists. We invest heavily in learning & development to equip new hires with all of the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful recruitment specialists so prior experience is not necessary,” says O’Shea.

“Within a 20-mile radius of where we are based are hundreds of people who have the right profile for the roles we’re looking to fill, and we have plenty to offer them. We obsess about how we can create the best culture and an amazing opportunity for talented individuals.”

The company offer a range of flexible work arrangements such as flexible hours, shorter working weeks, remote working options. Along with healthcare, bike to work scheme, free fruit, five a side soccer, yoga and jujitsu classes to name but a few of the benefits provided to staff.

For further information on Sigmar Recruitment and the opportunities available see www.sigmarcareers.com/tralee

Employee Testimonials

“I had been working in recruitment for 2 years in the UK before hearing about Sigmar. When I saw I could continue with the career path I am passionate about, but also be closer to home, it seemed too good to be true! Since joining I’ve been made feel part of the family, thanks to the great people I’m surrounded by every day.

Working with such a young, vibrant bunch of colleagues really makes the ups and downs of recruitment (which are inevitable!) a lot easier to handle. Another thing I’ve been extremely appreciative of at Sigmar, is the work/life balance.

Sigmar take their employees’ wellbeing very seriously, and hold weekly events (5 a side soccer, yoga classes etc..) to make sure everyone stays active and gets out of the office! I couldn’t be happier I made the decision to move home and join Sigmar!” 

— Aisling O’Donovan, Business Intelligence & Data Science Recruitment Specialist

“When I graduated, I felt I was at a crossroads as I didn’t know what I wanted to do. There aren’t a lot of opportunities in Tralee in my field of study.

Sigmar coming to Tralee gave me the chance to explore a new path. Recruitment was never a career I ever considered before it. I’m working here over a year now and I don’t feel like another number or cog in the machine.

I feel the work I do here is recognised and appreciated throughout all levels from top to bottom. There’s a great atmosphere where we have the right balance of working hard and having fun along the way.  

When we hit monthly targets, we are regularly rewarded with pizza & beer, a key to any man’s heart. But my highlight is being taken abroad each year for our Christmas party!

— Eric Bohan, Market Specialist

“I joined Sigmar 2 years ago, having no recruitment industry experience. From the beginning, Sigmar have provided me with invaluable mentorship, training and support.

This year I have been promoted to a management role within the team. It’s great that I am now able to offer the same support and guidance that allowed me to succeed to recruitment newbies in Tralee.” 

Jilly O’Keeffe, Talent Sourcing Manager

About Sigmar Recruitment

Sigmar Recruitment is an international technology and digital recruitment specialist, supplying contract and permanent IT, technology and digital professionals across all aspects of the IT, Fintech and Digital sectors. We predominantly recruit across Europe, with a particular focus on the German, Dutch & Scandinavian markets. We work with a wide range of clients, ranging from start-ups to global blue-chips.

Specialists within their chosen technical or industry sector, our expert recruitment consultants understand the technical skills required, they know the market and of course they live and breathe recruitment.

In January 2018, Sigmar became part of the French recruitment firm Groupé Adéquat, the 7th largest recruitment company in France with turnover of nearly €1billion, and one of the Top 40 recruitment companies in the world.

The first of its kind in Ireland, the European Talent Hub will harness international talent for other international markets from its base in Tralee. The Sigmar employees in Kerry will be filling roles in IT for European markets with candidates from other countries.

Sigmar Launches Talent Hub In Tralee And Looks To Fill Positions

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Shaun O’Shea of Sigmar.

TWENTY of the 60 jobs announced a few months ago in Sigmar Recruitment have been filled.

The news comes as the company launched its European Talent Hub in Liber House, Monavalley, today.

The jobs for the town were announced back in August following the company’s one billion-euro partnership with French giant Groupe Adéquat.

Twenty posts have been filled and they are looking to seek candidates to fill the rest of the positions as international recruiters.  A Tralee man, Shaun O’Shea, is the Sigmar Head of European Recruitment in charge at the hub.

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Sigmar have offices in Dublin, Galway and Cork. They are founders of Talent Summit (largest HR conference in Ireland, set up to create better workplaces and improve working lives) and are consistently ranked in the Top 5 Great Places To Work in Ireland.

They were named Business of the Year in 2017 (European Business Awards) and recipient of Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award in 2018, 2017 and 2016. To apply for the jobs in Tralee, click here to go to their website.

Shaun Looks Forward To Working With 50 New Recruits In Tralee

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Tralee native, Shaun O’Shea of Sigmar Recruitment.

THE Tralee man who was pivotal in bringing 50 new jobs to the town, is looking forward to growing the company from its new offices at Liber House in Monavalley.

Earlier today, Sigmar Recruitment announced they were setting up their European Talent Hub in Tralee. The company recently announced a €1 billion partnership with French giant Groupe Adéquat, so the future looks very bright for the firm.

This morning we went to Monavalley to meet Shaun O’Shea, the Sigmar Head of European Recruitment and a proud Tralee man.

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Shaun, originally living in Oakpark but now domiciled in the Spa, was educated in Holy Family NS and CBS The Green, later studying Corporate Law in NUIG and completing a Masters in Human Resources.

He has been with Sigmar Recruitment for seven years now and having worked initially in Dublin, he moved back to Tralee with his family, where he has been working remotely.

Now, after much research, the company has decided to invest big in the town and Shaun was instrumental in that process.

“I’m a massive fan of Tralee and it’s gut-wrenching to see talented young people leaving the town to work elsewhere. I’m sure many of them are doing fine in Dublin but you have to do very well just to live there,” he said.

Sigmar is offering people an alternative; a great work/life balance with a short commute.

“In fairness to Tralee Chamber Alliance, they put together a great package on Tralee. As Tralee people we don’t shout enough about how much we have to offer down here,” he said.

While it’s not necessary to have a degree in a particular area to get a job at Sigmar, there are some qualities that are essential.

“I’m sure it sounds like a cliché, but we are looking for people with hunger, passion and desire. They will be trained to research and find candidates for positions with our clients,” said Shaun.

“This isn’t like a sub-office and we’re not just putting an admin team down here. Tralee is the going to be the main pillar of growth for the company,” said Shaun.

Sigmar’s reputation is very impressive. They have 125 people already employed in Dublin, Galway and Cork and are No.3 in the Irish market for recruitment. They are founders of Talent Summit (largest HR conference in Ireland, set up to create better workplaces and improve working lives) and are consistently ranked in the Top 5 Great Places To Work in Ireland.

They were named Business of the Year in 2017 (European Business Awards) and recipient of Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award in 2018, 2017 and 2016.

Shaun says community very important to Sigmar and they aim to fully engage with local businesses and educational institutions in the town.

“We want to be involved as much as possible in the community. The best thing about Tralee is its people and when the people from Groupe Adéquat travelled over from Lyon in France, they couldn’t get over the welcome they received here. Hopefully when other companies see this jobs announcement, it might make them think about looking at the town to locate,” he said.

The future is looking very bright for Sigmar and hopefully this will be the start of something special for them in Tralee. They are looking to fill the positions immediately, so for more on the jobs contact Shaun directly on soshea@sigmar.ie or go to their website