Recruitment Lead

Recruitment Lead (Driver Recruitment)

Artemis Human Capital is delighted to be partnering with a family-owned, internationally-operating and exponentially growing organisation operating across Ireland, United Kingdom and Europe located in Cavan area in the recruitment of the newly-created role of Talent Acquisition Lead.

Working closely with their driver management team, you will shape innovative recruitment and retention initiatives, strengthen our driver proposition and help build a best-in-class driver community that attracts and retains the very best professional drivers.

What will you receive as Recruitment Lead?

• Up to €50,000 dependent upon experience
• Discretionary Bonus
• Flexibility on working hours
• Potential for 1-2 days at home after probation
• Company Pension
• Opportunity get exposure in UK, Ireland and European recruitment

What will you do as Recruitment Lead?

• Develop and deliver annual and seasonal driver recruitment strategies aligned with workforce requirements.
• Build and manage strong driver talent pipelines through referrals, social media, job boards, agencies, training providers, apprenticeships and international recruitment.
• Identify innovative sourcing channels and partnerships to attract high-quality drivers.
• Manage recruitment budgets, continuously improving cost, speed, quality and conversion rates.
• Develop partnerships with training providers, educational organisations and other key recruitment partners.
• Manage driver referral, trainee and apprenticeship programmes.
• Oversee end-to-end driver recruitment, including screening, interviews, driving assessments, qualifications, right-to-work and medical checks.
• Deliver a professional and engaging candidate experience from initial contact through to joining.
• Design and manage structured onboarding and probation processes in partnership with Driver Management.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, promoting a culture where people feel valued, supported and motivated to stay.
• Develop driver engagement initiatives, including regular check-ins, surveys, stay interviews and a Driver Buddy Programme.
• Monitor turnover, feedback and early indicators of dissatisfaction, implementing targeted actions to improve retention.
• Conduct exit interviews, address driver concerns and ensure feedback is communicated and acted upon.
• Promote career development, benefits and the wider employee value proposition.
• Develop the driver social media, digital recruitment and engagement strategy, ensuring platforms remain effective and engaging.
• Encourage drivers to become company ambassadors and advocates.
• Continuously identify new ways to strengthen the driver proposition, engagement, community and retention.

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

What will you require as Recruitment Lead

• Minimum of 3 years of end to end recruitment experience including multi-channel recruitment
• Preferable to have proven experience in undertaking international recruitment including knowledge of visa permits and Irish Immigration requirements
• Skilled on utilising Microsoft Excel applications including Microsoft 365 or similar systems
• Obtained HR Degree or equivalent HR Qualification
• Previous exposure to employee relations, retention and welfare