Recruitment Officer

About the Company - Busy Bees Nurseries is a large multinational group providing childcare services to parents across the world. Busy Bees Ireland currently comprises of two Childcare groups, Giraffe Childcare & The Park Academy Childcare. With 33 centres across Ireland, we are committed to nurturing each child’s potential in a safe, warm, and engaging environment. Our people are the heartbeat of our organisation — passionate, professional, and purpose-driven.

About the Role - As the Recruitment Officer, you will be instrumental in attracting, engaging, and onboarding talented early years professionals who share our values and passion for childcare. You’ll manage the recruitment process from end to end, building strong relationships with Directors and creating a seamless and engaging candidate experience that reflects our core values.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for early years educators, centre management, and support staff.
• Write and post engaging job advertisements across multiple platforms (e.g. Indeed, LinkedIn etc.).
• Proactively source candidates using a range of channels including social media, databases, careers fairs, and college outreach.
• Coordinate and participate in interviews and screening calls.
• Build and manage a pipeline of high-quality candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Candidate Experience & Onboarding
• Ensure a warm, professional, and timely candidate experience at every stage of the process.
• Ensure vetting, reference checks, qualifications, and onboarding documents are processed efficiently.
• Support and improve the onboarding journey to help new team members feel welcomed, informed, and ready to thrive from day one.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with Operations Managers to understand workforce planning and recruitment needs across all centres.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, analyse data, and prepare reports for the Senior Management Team.
• Support initiatives that enhance our employer brand and position Busy Bees Ireland as an employer of choice in the childcare sector.
• This list is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and added to as the role progresses.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role, ideally in a high-volume, multi-site, or childcare/education setting
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Knowledge of Irish employment law and familiarity with Tusla compliance processes is a strong advantage
• Be proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Must have eligibility to work full-time in the EU
• The successful candidate will be required to attend ongoing Recruitments events in Ireland & across Europe
• Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage
• A people-first mindset with the ability to build rapport, inspire trust, and represent the group positively
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and a strong alignment with our values

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Company phone and laptop provided
• Childcare Discount should it be applicable
• Free Parking at sites and office base
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service cover
• Opportunities for international travel
• Further opportunities for development and growth