Recruitment Consultant

Giraffe Childcare Limited is hiring a Recruitment Consultant with a minimum of 2 years of experience to provide a quality consultative recruitment service in line with the requirements of the company. Degree in Business Administration/Management or a similar field is required. Permanent/Full-time/39 hours per week. €38,000 per annum at K78 NH94. Contact careers@giraffe.ie.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interview candidates for job vacancies and assess suitability.
• Assist in negotiations between management and employees regarding pay and employment conditions.
• Conduct research into pay differentials, productivity incentives, bonuses, and other compensation elements.
• Advise on training programs, recruitment strategies, negotiation procedures, and salary agreements.
• Develop and continuously review a fit-for-purpose applicant attraction strategy to meet the company's hiring needs.
• Take ownership of ensuring all job vacancies are clearly defined and qualified with hiring managers or decision-makers.
• Proactively schedule and coordinate interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Manage candidate expectations throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle.
• Ensure all employees sign employment contracts and understand both company policies and statutory obligations.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with legal and organisational employment requirements.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or a similar field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR.
• Proven track record in sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates in line with company requirements.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools, such as ICIMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards, would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full recruitment lifecycle.

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness program