Senior Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator

Kids Inc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

23 days leave

Public holidays

Education support

Wellbeing programme

Childcare discount

Bike to work

TaxSaver travel

Referral programme

Job summary

Kids Inc. in Ireland is seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join our fast‑paced Recruitment team on a full‑time, permanent basis. You’ll manage the full recruitment process across Early Years and Afterschool roles and onboard new hires, helping our services thrive across Ireland.

You’ll work with hiring managers, advertise vacancies, screen applications, coordinate interviews, and prepare offers. Garda Vetting and Police Clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment, HR, or recruitment coordination experience (agency or in-house).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused approach.
• High attention to detail and excellent administrative skills.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment process across a variety of Early Years and Afterschool roles.
• Working closely with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and provide hiring support.
• Advertising vacancies across multiple job platforms and proactively sourcing candidates.
• Screening applications and conducting interviews.
• Coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
• Preparing offers of employment and supporting candidates through the onboarding journey.
• Collecting and processing recruitment documentation in line with company policies and Tusla requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records using our ATS and HR systems.
• Producing recruitment reports and monitoring hiring progress.
• Building positive relationships with candidates, managers, and colleagues.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR experience

ATS experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Childcare sector experience

Job description

Join Kids Inc. Join Kids Inc. and help build the teams that make a difference in children’s lives every day.

Full-Time | Permanent Join Kids Inc. and help build the teams that make a difference in children’s lives every day. With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland’s leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services. We are currently seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join our growing Recruitment team on a full‑time, permanent basis.

About The Role

At Kids Inc we know that great people create great experiences for children. As a Recruitment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in attracting, recruiting, and onboarding talented team members who help our services thrive across Ireland. Working as part of a fast‑paced and supportive Recruitment team, you’ll manage the full recruitment process across a variety of roles, build strong relationships with hiring managers, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience from application through to onboarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the full recruitment process across a variety of Early Years and Afterschool roles
• Working closely with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and provide hiring support
• Advertising vacancies across multiple job platforms and proactively sourcing candidates
• Screening applications and conducting interviews
• Coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications throughout the recruitment process
• Preparing offers of employment and supporting candidates through the onboarding journey
• Collecting and processing recruitment documentation in line with company policies and Tusla requirements
• Maintaining accurate records using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HR systems
• Producing recruitment reports and helping to monitor hiring progress
• Building positive relationships with candidates, managers, and colleagues while promoting the Kids Inc. employer brand

What We’re Looking For

• Previous recruitment, HR, or recruitment coordination experience (agency or in‑house)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, positive, and solutions‑focused approach
• High attention to detail and excellent administrative skills
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office
• Previous recruitment experience within the childcare, education, or healthcare sector is an advantage

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model following successful completion of probation
• 23 days annual leave, plus 10 public holidays
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing nationwide organisation
• Education Assistance Programme
• Employee Wellbeing Programme, including mental health and financial wellbeing support
• Employee childcare discount
• Bike to Work Scheme
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Employee referral programme
• The opportunity to play a key role in growing teams that positively impact children and families across Ireland

All successful candidates will be required to complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid Police Clearance Certificate where applicable (for anyone who has lived outside Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18).