Recruitment and Onboarding specialist

CareChoice Group Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking a Recruitment and Onboarding specialist to support the HR function across 15 homes in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Cork and Waterford. You will manage the full recruitment process and partner with hiring managers to deliver top candidates.

The role emphasises stakeholder engagement, compliance (GDPR) and proactive sourcing across local and international markets to meet workforce needs.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in HR or a related business field.
• Proven track record in in-house or agency recruitment, preferably healthcare.
• Ability to manage a demanding open hire list and prioritise.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider HR team.
• Understanding of GDPR obligations and secure handling of confidential information in a regulated industry.
• Experience with social media recruitment tools and platforms.
• Experience in applicant tracking systems.
• Self-motivate and be proactive.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for multiple roles across the CareChoice Group.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on people requirements and best practice recruitment.
• Research the Healthcare market to form recruitment plans for key roles.
• Conduct internal and external interviews and provide candidate feedback.
• Engage with stakeholders to build strong relationships for candidate outcomes.
• Direct sourcing for specialist positions via social media and networks.
• Serve as point of contact for hiring managers across the business.
• Deliver on SLAs and KPIs for vacancies with stakeholders.
• Research recruitment trends and review processes for compliance.
• Set standards for candidate management across the group.
• Screen and shortlist applicants for hiring managers.
• Attend resource planning meetings to align hiring with strategic plans.
• Develop campaigns including international recruitment of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with HR to deliver cohesive group-wide service.
• Participate in ATS implementation and candidate management projects.
• Support future Talent Acquisition strategy with HR leadership.
• Report recruitment activity weekly, monthly and ad hoc.
• Assist the HR team with tasks and projects as required.

Skills

Recruitment

Healthcare recruitment

Open hire management

Independent & team work

GDPR compliance

Social media sourcing

Applicant tracking systems

Self-motivation

Deadline-driven

Decision making

Education

3rd Level HR or Business Degree

Tools

ATS software

Job description

CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading residential homes for older people. We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.

We are currently seeking a Recruitment and Onboarding specialist who will assist the wider HR function across our 15 homes in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Cork and Waterford.

Responsibilities/ Duties:

• You will have responsibility over the full recruitment process lifecycle for various roles across the CareChoice Group.
• Liaise directly with hiring managers in operational projects and functional departments on people requirements, operating best practice recruitment practices at all times.
• Research the Healthcare market to formulate recruitment plans for key requirements.
• Conduct both internal and external interviews and feedback sessions with candidates
• Proactively engage with stakeholders, both externally and internally, at all levels, to build strong customer relationships to ensure the best possible candidates are hired.
• Direct sourcing for specialist positions through social media channels and professional networks, e.g. LinkedIn, etc.
• Point of contact for hiring managers across the business and ensuring clear lines of communication with all stakeholders
• Agree and deliver on SLAs and KPIs for specific vacancies, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure that an end-to-end service is delivered.
• Researching and keeping ahead of trends in respect of recruitment and sourcing approaches. This will include a review of current processes versus requirements and compliance standards.
• Set a standard for candidate management across the group.
• Screen and evaluate applicants at the initial stage, providing short-lists to hiring managers.
• Attend regular resource planning meetings to ensure all people hiring requirements are actioned in line with the strategic plan.
• Develop campaigns for specific requirements, including international recruitment of healthcare professionals
• Build effective working relationships with the wider HR team to provide a cohesive delivery to the business.
• Participate in the project implementation team projects, which involve the implementation of applicant tracking and candidate management processes, optimising the existing HRIS.
• Work with the HR Director and Group HR Manager on the future development of Group Talent Acquisition strategy, examining different models and approaches to resource planning and management.
• Report on recruitment activity on a regular basis and prepare weekly, monthly and Ad Hoc reports
• Assist the wider HR team with any tasks/ projects as assigned by the HR Management team.

Key Skills and Experience:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Human Resources or Business-related Degree.
• Proven track record in in-house or agency recruitment, preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to manage a demanding open hire list and effectively prioritise.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider HR team.
• An understanding of GDPR obligations and the importance of the secure management of confidential, personal information in a regulated industry.
• Experience with a range of social media recruitment tools and platforms.
• Experience in applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to self-motivate and be proactive.
• The ability and willingness to work to meet deadlines.
• Solution-focused approach and the ability to make objective decisions and recommendations.