Recruitment Officer – Childcare Sector

About the role

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join its Central Support Office in Dublin. You will lead the end‑to‑end hiring process for early‑years educators, centre managers and support staff, ensuring a smooth, values‑aligned candidate experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for childcare and education roles across 34 centres.
• Write and post engaging job adverts on platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn.
• Proactively source candidates via social media, career fairs, college outreach and databases.
• Coordinate interviews, screening calls and maintain a high‑quality talent pipeline.
• Oversee vetting, reference checks, qualification verification and onboarding documentation.
• Partner with Operations Managers to align workforce planning with recruitment needs.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, analyse data and produce reports for senior management.
• Support employer‑brand initiatives to position Busy Bees as an employer of choice.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a high‑volume, multi‑site or childcare/education environment.
• People‑first mindset with strong relationship‑building abilities.
• Passion for early childhood education and alignment with Busy Bees’ values.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of iCIMS.
• Familiarity with Talent Management Systems (TMS).