Kingspan Water & Energy
HR & Recruitment Officer
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Kingspan HR & Recruitment Officer
Kingspan are seeking an experienced HR & Recruitment Officer to join our HR team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Role Overview
Reporting to the HR Manager UK & Ireland, you will play a key role in delivering a professional, compliant, and commercially focused HR service across our operations. The successful candidate will lead recruitment activities across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the attraction, selection, and onboarding of high-quality talent while also supporting employee relations, HR compliance, and workforce planning initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with a strong recruitment background who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and partnering with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple sites in the UK and Ireland.
- Partner with managers to identify workforce requirements and develop recruitment plans.
- Manage advertising campaigns, recruitment agencies, job boards, careers events, and social media recruitment initiatives.
- Screen applications, coordinate interviews, and manage candidate selection processes.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for operational, technical, and specialist positions.
- Deliver a positive onboarding experience for new starters.
- Provide guidance and support to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Support employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance processes.
- Assist with HR compliance activities, audits, reporting requirements, and maintenance of employee records.
- Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, workforce planning, and continuous improvement projects.
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About You
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).
- Previous HR experience with significant recruitment responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations across the UK and Ireland.
About Kingspan Light, Air + Water
Kingspan Light, Air + Water is a global division of the Kingspan Group, operating across 20 countries worldwide. We design, manufacture and service innovative solutions across water management, daylighting, smoke ventilation and environmental technologies.
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Why Kingspan?
- Hybrid: 3 days a week in the office and 2 at home after training period
- Hours: Mon-Thu 8:15am-5:00pm, Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
- Mentorship: Receive support and guidance from our teams to help you progress in your career.
- Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Discounted gym memberships, eye tests and access to virtual health services.
- Financial Security: Attractive pension plan and life assurance up to four times your salary.
At Kingspan, our people are at the heart of our success. This is an opportunity to join a global organisation with a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while playing a key role in attracting and developing the talent that supports our future growth.
Kingspan is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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