Recruitment Officer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Sligo
38,000 € per year
About the Role
As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we now have an opportunity for a dynamic recruitment professional to join our busy Human Resource team on a full time permanent basis.
Education and Qualifications Requirements:
  • Level 8 Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related field.
Required Experience:
  • At least one years proven experience in a recruitment or human resources role, preferably within the healthcare sector
Required Skills:
  • Highly IT literate
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in recruitment tools, ATS and HR information systems 
  • Ability to work to deadlines and targets
  • Have full eligibility and availability to work with us without restriction
Key Responsibilities of the Role
Talent Sourcing:
  • In conjunction with the Recruitment Manager develop and administrate national and international recruitment strategies to attract appropriately qualified and skilled Social Care employees.
  • Utilise various sourcing forums, including job boards, social media, referrals, and networking events.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local colleges, training providers, and professional associations.
Candidate Screening and Selection:
  • Review applications, conduct initial screenings, and shortlist candidates.
  • Assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and alignment with Orchard Care Group values.
  • Coordinate and conduct interviews and maintaining a database on employees for future vacancies.
Compliance and Onboarding:
  • Ensure all hires meet the required HIQA, Tusla and other bodies compliance requirements and Orchard Care Group Care internal quality standards, including Garda vetting, mandatory training requirements and reference checks.
  • Oversee the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for new employees.
  • Administrate all offers, contracts of employment and other related documentation
Market Presence:
  • Promote Orchard Care Group as an employer of choice through innovative recruitment campaigns.
  • Support it the creation of engaging content for social media and other platforms to highlight career opportunities.
Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate recruitment and compliance records using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Support in the provision of regular reports on recruitment metrics and pipelines.
Collaboration and Process Improvement:
  • Work closely with the operations management team to forecast staffing needs.
  • Identify and implement improvements to recruitment processes and candidate experience.
Monday to Thursday (9.00-5.30) and Friday (9.00 – 4.30)
Hybrid working model after 3 month period, subject to review.  3 days in our Sligo office.
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Benefits to working with Company
  • Comprehensive induction process
  • On-going mentoring and support
  • Continuous Professional Development support
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Refer a friend initiative
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
About us

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. 

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.  

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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