Recruitment Officer

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

• 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.

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.