Talent Acquisition Lead Location: Birr, Co. Offaly Reporting to: Director of People and Culture Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Role Overview Lotus Care provides a range of residential support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to design and deliver a scalable recruitment strategy that meets our rapid expansion, attracts high-quality talent and strengthens Lotus Cares employer brand. Benefits Annual bonus Company pension 23 days annual leave CPD support Employee of the Month Scheme Refer a Friend Scheme Paid travel expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for all operational roles, from workforce planning through onboarding. Build and execute a scalable recruitment plan to support a growth plan. Lead a recruitment team and manage external recruitment partners/agency use to control costs and quality. Design and operate attraction channels: jobsites, social media, local advertising, employee referral programmes, and partnerships with colleges/communities. Improve employer brand and candidate experience. Produce recruitment marketing collateral and manage careers pages. Implement and optimise an ATS and recruitment analytics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance, retention of hires at 3/6/12 months). Ensure compliance with Irish employment law and sector regulations (e.g., Garda vetting, safeguarding checks, HIQA-related requirements where relevant). Manage recruitment budgets and supplier contracts; negotiate rates with agencies. Provide regular reporting and forecasting to senior leadership on hiring progress, pipeline health and risks. Essential Requirements: 3-5 years experience in recruitment/talent acquisition, ideally within the social care/healthcare sector. Degree or CIPD qualification (or working towards) Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS and recruitment analytics. Track records of scaling recruitment in growth environment. Full, clean driving license.