Sigmar Recruitment

Accountancy and finance salaries have plateaued after three to four years of steady growth — but hiring pressure hasn't gone anywhere. It's just found new, more targeted ways to spend. The hardest roles to fill this quarter aren't generalist accounting positions. They're accountants who can work fluently in tools like Power BI and Tableau, and candidates with real automation-project experience - the people who can turn data into a commercial narrative. One client even paid a senior candidate €2,500 for every month shaved off their notice period, instead of leaning solely on a bigger base number - a striking example of how precise this market has become. Swipe through for what's really driving accountancy hiring this quarter 👉 Read the full breakdown on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eKaKsdSq

Recruitment is about more than the job. It's about the whole move - for candidates, and for the clients hiring them. When someone's deciding whether to take a role, especially one that means relocating, the job is rarely the only question. Can they find somewhere to live? Will it work for their family? Those questions can quietly narrow who ever gets considered for a role in the first place - sometimes before a client even sees a shortlist. At Sigmar, we'd rather solve that than work around it. So we've partnered with HomeHak, an Irish platform that helps candidates get organised early - a Tenant CV, references, verified ID - so they can present themselves credibly to landlords and estate agents. For candidates, it means walking into the rental market a little more prepared. For the clients we work with, it means a genuinely wider talent pool: strong candidates from outside the immediate area become realistic hires rather than a risk to rule out, and fewer good people quietly drop out between offer and start date because housing never got sorted. Better hires happen when the whole move works, not just the interview. #SigmarRecruitment #HomeHak #TalentMobility #Recruitment #CandidateExperience

📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Senior Communications and Engagement Officer (HEO) 📢 The application deadline for the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer role with the The Ombudsman for Children's Office has been extended to 12:00 PM (Noon) on Tuesday, August 25th. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, you will support the strategic objectives of the OCO, manage proactive and reactive media relations, lead internal comms strategies, oversee events, and provide line management to the Communications Project Officer. What we are looking for: - 3-4 years’ experience with a relevant Level 8 qualification OR 5-6 years’ experience without a degree - Proven experience managing media campaigns, event delivery, and stakeholder networks - Exceptional writing skills with the ability to prepare briefings for Oireachtas Committee appearances and media - Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Don't miss the opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation doing vital work for children and young people. 👇 Find out more and apply by August 25th: https://www.ocojobs.com/ #CommsJobs #PublicAffairs #PR #HiringNow #PurposeDrivenWork #SigmarRecruitment #Ireland

Automation, QA, and CQV are the roles defining pharma hiring this quarter — and Automation's shortage has gone from tight to structural. Base salaries are flat. But counteroffers are up, contractor rates are rising at every level, and candidates are negotiating on one thing above all: progression. This quarter, one client won a candidate not by raising the offer alone, but by pairing it with a clear, costed 2-year progression path. Swipe through for what's actually closing pharma hires right now 👉 Or read the full breakdown on pharma hiring on our blog via the first link in comments below. #PharmaHiring #LifeSciences #TalentAcquisition #Automation #QA #CQV #Recruitment

What used to be strategic talking points in tech hiring - AI fluency, regulatory compliance, and pay transparency - have officially become operational mandates this quarter. Across client conversations in Q2, four key dynamics are actively shaping the market: AI as a baseline: It’s no longer a standalone specialty; AI literacy is now expected across engineering, BA, and consulting roles from Day 1. Regulatory demand: EU directives like DORA and NIS2 are compelling firms to scale up cyber and resilience teams regardless of broader market caution. The flexibility trade-off: Candidates are consistently willing to accept up to 10% pay cuts in exchange for remote flexibility as hybrid norms tighten. Interview integrity: Unsupervised take-home assessments are increasingly compromised by AI tools, driving a shift toward live pair programming and whiteboard exercises. Swipe through the carousel below for a quick summary of the IT market right now. 🔗 Read the full article: We've dropped the direct website link in the first comment below! 💬 Want tailored sector data? Comment "BENCHMARK" below or click Contact Us on our page to connect with our team. #TechHiring #ITRecruitment #Cybersecurity #DORA #NIS2 #AITrends #SigmarRecruitment

Folúntas | Stiúrthóir Seirbhísí Corparáideacha agus Gnóthaí Poiblí Is deis iontach é an ról seo do cheannaire ardchumais leas a bhaint as a thaithí feidhmiúcháin chun ceannasaíocht agus spreagadh a thabhairt d'fhonn punanna leathana agus éagsúla a chur i gcrích agus cuspóirí straitéiseacha TG4 a chur chun cinn. 📍 Baile na hAbhann, Co. na Gaillimhe 🔗 Gach eolas ar fáil ag: https://lnkd.in/euEi_Gg7 📅 Is é 4.00pm Dé hAoine 21 Lúnasa 2026 an spriocdháta d'iarratais.

📢 Senior Communications and Engagement Officer | Office of the Children's Ombudsman Sigmar Recruitment is proud to be partnering with the Office of the Children's Ombudsman (OCO) to recruit a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer. This is an opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation that works to promote and protect the rights of children and young people in Ireland. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering communications and media relations activities, managing stakeholder engagement, supporting events, creating high-quality written content and leading communications projects across the organisation. We're keen to speak with communications professionals who can demonstrate experience in: • Communications, media relations or public affairs • Journalism, PR or corporate communications • Writing and content development • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management • Project delivery and event management • Working to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards Essential requirements: • A Level 8 qualification in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Multimedia or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3-4 years' relevant experience. Or • A minimum of 5-6 years' relevant communications experience in lieu of a qualification. If you're looking to use your communications expertise in a role that contributes to meaningful public service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via: https://www.ocojobs.com/

Exclusive Opportunity | Family Resource Centre Manager Sigmar is delighted to partner with Croom Family Resource Centre CLG Family Resource Centre to appoint their next Family Resource Centre Manager. This is an opportunity to combine leadership with purpose, helping shape services that make a genuine difference to children, families and the local community. If this sounds like the right next step for you, or someone in your network, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Jonathan White today.

It was great to hear our Associate Director, Denis Cremin, on In Business with David Nelligan on Radio Kerry last Friday. Denis and David looked ahead to Talent Summit Cork 2026, discussing some of the key themes shaping this year's event, from leadership and the future of work to the opportunities and challenges facing organisations today. The conversation has us even more excited for the 24th September. If you haven't already, be sure to register and join us for what promises to be another fantastic Talent Summit: https://lnkd.in/ewsAmTTA 🎧 Listen back to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d7MQ22C8 #TalentSummit #Leadership #HR #Business