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Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

12-03-2026

Application End Date

01-04-2026

Description

Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator – Talent Attraction & Compliance Focus
Full-time | On-site | Upper Dargle Road, Bray, Co Wicklow

We are recruiting a Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator to join our HR team and manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for allocated regions.

This role sits at a key operational level and combines talent attraction, recruitment delivery and onboarding compliance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both the people-facing and process-driven sides of recruitment.

You will act as a trusted recruitment partner to managers, ensuring high-quality hires, a positive candidate experience and full compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.

The Role

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for allocated regions
  • Deliver creative recruitment campaigns and proactive sourcing (social, referrals, events, partnerships)
  • Screen applications and conduct phone/video interviews
  • Coordinate interviews and partner closely with Crèche and Regional Managers
  • Visit crèches regularly to understand staffing needs and culture
  • Issue contracts and manage onboarding documentation
  • Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and on time
  • Maintain fully compliant staff files and audit-ready records
  • Track recruitment activity, reporting and process improvements

Why Work with Little Harvard

  • Progression opportunities within Little Harvard
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Travelpass Scheme
  • Employee assistance program
  • Monthly lunches
  • Bonus loyalty annual leave days
  • Private health insurance discount
  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

 What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in recruitment, HR or onboarding (childcare or regulated sector desirable)
  • Strong understanding of recruitment compliance and documentation standards
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented and process-focused
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships
  • Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable managing regional responsibility
  • Ability to balance high-volume recruitment with compliance accuracy

Apply Now

Ready to inspire the future? Visit www.littleharvard.ie/careers to apply today!

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