Job description
Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Kepak’s vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready food business with differentiation at its core, that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion For Food & Teamwork.
Kepak Meat Division UK is one of the UK’s leading food processing companies operating 3 manufacturing sites across the UK with a core focus on meat and protein-based products, our turnover is approximately £600m. Our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality food products, where we have up to 2,000 people supporting our mission to innovate and excel in the food industry.
To support our recruitment service for key roles within the Meat Division UK, we are excited to bring a Senior Recruiter on board to join our dynamic recruitment team.
In this position, you will take the lead in sourcing, coordinating, and managing candidate interactions for designated positions within this division. You will also assist in our international recruitment efforts, with a strong emphasis on sourcing skilled workers from abroad. Your expertise in research, together with having extensive experience in skilled visa pathways, will allow you to deliver current and ongoing analyses of recruitment market trends, helping to inform and deliver recruitment strategies within the business.
Collaborating closely with the on-site recruiters HR teams as well as hiring managers, you will ensure a streamlined and effective hiring process while supporting the Group Recruitment Manager in shaping and delivering the Meat Division UK’s recruitment strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment:
Support the Group Recruitment Manager and HR Director in delivery recruitment strategies and apply/adapt to them depending on site needs
Provide full life cycle recruitment support for assigned salaried positions
Collaborate and build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR Teams and the on-site recruitment teams to provide guidance on targeted recruitment strategies and relevant selection processes, tailored to the specific role and level
Conduct proactive candidate sourcing and searches via the ATS database (Workable), social media, LinkedIn, networking events and industry connections
Identify and engage potential candidates to build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities across the division
Support Group Recruitment Manager and site Recruiters/HR Managers to plan and deliver strategic workforce planning activities
Gathering and sharing regular updates and in-sights on recruitment market trends, as directly linked to our industry, rates of pay, salaries, benefits, recruitment threats/barriers and availability of talent
International Recruitment & Skilled Visas:
- Craft and implement innovative sourcing strategies to draw in talented international candidates that align with our business objectives
- Take charge of the complete recruitment lifecycle for overseas talent, from advertising and screening to interviewing and the sonsorship process
- Stay informed about the latest immigration laws to ensure compliance and support for our international hires
Reporting, Metrics & Vendor Management:
Deliver insightful weekly reports and analyses on all major recruitment metrics—including time to hire, the transition of applicants to interviews and offers, agency expenses, and cost-saving measures—to the Group Recruitment Manager and HR Director.
Collaborate with the Group Recruitment Manager to create, execute, and sustain an effective Preferred Suppliers List of partner recruitment agencies, vendors, and labor providers, ensuring the implementation of agreed terms and conditions across the division while maximizing group and volume discounts.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to operate from anywhere within the UK. Occasionally, you may need to travel to our UK sites, as needed.
Demonstrated experience in either in-house and agency recruitment roles, particularly in international hiring and visa sponsorship, coupled with extensive expertise in recruiting across various functions and a robust grasp of recruitment best practices
In-depth knowledge of skilled visa programs and immigration regulations
Outstanding stakeholder management and negotiation abilities
Proficient in managing and prioritizing multiple high-stakes roles while meeting tight deadlines
Capable of working effectively and confidently under pressure
Strong IT proficiency, especially with MS Office tools
Company Pension
Training and Development
Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.
