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.
- At least one years proven experience in a recruitment or human resources role, preferably within the healthcare sector
- 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
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Maintain accurate recruitment and compliance records using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Support in the provision of regular reports on recruitment metrics and pipelines.
- 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.
Closing date for application is Sunday 17th August 2025 at 12 noon
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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.