Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

About CareChoice Group

CareChoice Group, a leading provider of residential homes for older adults in Ireland, is dedicated to offering a caring and secure environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life with dignity and respect. The group operates 15 homes across Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Cork, and Waterford, focusing on creating a welcoming home atmosphere and fostering strong relationships between residents and staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for numerous roles across the CareChoice Group.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers in operational and functional departments to understand personnel needs and implement best recruitment practices.
• Conduct market research within the healthcare sector to design strategic recruitment plans for key positions.
• Carry out internal and external interviews and facilitate feedback sessions with candidates.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, to attract top talent.
• Utilize social media and professional networks for direct sourcing of specialized positions.
• Serve as the primary liaison for hiring managers, ensuring clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Define and achieve service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for specific vacancies by coordinating with essential stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor recruitment trends and assess current procedures against compliance standards to enhance sourcing methods.
• Set a uniform standard for candidate management throughout the group.
• Screen and assess applicant submissions, providing hiring managers with curated shortlists.
• Participate in resource planning meetings to align recruitment activities with strategic goals.
• Design targeted recruitment campaigns, including initiatives for international hiring of healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate effectively with the HR team to ensure cohesive service delivery.
• Contribute to project teams focusing on implementing applicant tracking systems and improving HR information systems (HRIS).
• Partner with senior HR leadership to develop the group's talent acquisition strategy, exploring innovative resource planning and management models.
• Generate routine recruitment reports, including weekly, monthly, and ad hoc analysis.
• Support broader HR projects and tasks as delegated by HR management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related fields.
• Proven experience in recruitment within an in-house or agency setting, preferably with a focus on healthcare.
• Competency in managing a high volume of open vacancies and prioritizing efficiently.
• Ability to operate autonomously while contributing collaboratively within an HR team.
• Familiarity with GDPR and the handling of confidential personal data within regulated environments.
• Proficient in utilizing diverse social media recruitment tools and platforms.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Capacity to meet deadlines reliably.
• Analytical mindset with solution-oriented decision-making skills.