Recruitment Executive – Cork or Athlone

Sonas Nursing Homes; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ireland is seeking a Recruitment Executive to manage recruitment processes across its nursing homes. The ideal candidate should have a degree in HR management, 2 years of recruitment experience, and strong knowledge of Irish legislation. This role offers flexibility in location, with potential work from Cork or Athlone. Join a supportive HR team to help attract and retain top talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a recruitment role, ideally in-house.
• Strong knowledge of Irish recruitment legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with Irish employment law, WRC, and HIQA regulations.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with organisational needs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management

Postgraduate HR/recruitment qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Recruitment Executive – Cork or Athlone

Flexible Location: Join our HR team from either our Cork or Athlone offices!

Due to our recent takeover by Ethos Care and the exciting expansion of our nursing homes, Sonas Nursing Homes is looking for a Recruitment Executive to join our HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in attracting and onboarding top talent across our expanding network of care facilities.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Executive, you will lead and deliver a comprehensive recruitment service across all Nursing Homes and associated services. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle— from advertising and sourcing to interviewing, selection, onboarding, and reporting — ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and regulatory guidelines. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives to build talent pipelines, enhance our employer brand, and meet workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with Irish employment law, WRC, and HIQA regulations.
• Advertise roles across job boards, social media, and other platforms to attract diverse talent.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates, delivering a seamless candidate experience.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with organisational needs.
• Build employer brand awareness and implement initiatives to enhance the candidate pipeline.
• Collaborate with nursing home managers to identify staffing requirements.
• Manage onboarding processes for new hires, including overseas nurses (NMBI registration and immigration documentation).
• Maintain accurate candidate records in compliance with GDPR and produce recruitment reports and metrics.
• Provide training and guidance to managers on recruitment and selection processes.
• Build relationships with academic institutions and nursing programmes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field. Postgraduate HR/recruitment qualification is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a recruitment role, ideally in-house.
• Strong knowledge of Irish recruitment legislation and practices.
• Excellent organisational, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fluent in English.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation under Ethos Care and make a real impact in the healthcare sector. You’ll work closely with a supportive HR team, help shape recruitment strategies, and ensure that our nursing homes continue to attract and retain top talent.

Apply today to help us build the team that makes a difference in the lives of our residents and staff!