Employer Brand Specialist - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented and creative Employer Brand Specialist to join our Recruitment & Employer Brand Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Employer Brand Specialist will be responsible primarily, but not exclusively, for managing projects and day-to-day operational activities within the Recruitment & Employer Brand team. We are looking for someone who can juggle a wide array of tasks with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The Employer Brand Specialist will work closely with other departments across Lidl and must be able to communicate and collaborate in a positive and professional manner with all parties internally & externally.

What you'll do

• Manage and implement recruitment projects, including creation of project plans, engaging with stakeholders, forming and leading the project team
• Coordinate our employer presence at careers fairs and university sponsorship events
• Liaise with our marketing agency in relation to recruitment marketing activities (e.g. design of recruitment brochures, job announcements, participation in careers fairs, internet presence) to support the creation of a sustainable employer brand
• Provide operational support in the development and improvement of targeted marketing around our management development programmes
• Provide support to the business on recruitment needs such as Graduate Recruitment
• Partner with regional colleagues to ensure all recruitment and recruitment marketing needs are met
• Organise assessment centres, screening processes, and interview scheduling
• Develop and manage national employer brand ambassadors
• Act as the Top Employer handler, supporting all activities related to the certification process and ongoing compliance
• Organise and coordinate recruitment video shoots/photoshoots
• Coordinate partnerships with external suppliers, such as The Irish Times and Gradireland
• Work on sponsored articles and media interviews with The Irish Times, in close collaboration with our Corporate Affairs department

What you'll need

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition 
• 3rd level qualification in HR is beneficial
• Full clean driving licence is essential
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to form, establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a dynamic team
• Excellent time management skills, organisational skill and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills to measure performance and understand key performance indicators
• Excellent project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and multi-task

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €51,000 pro rata
• 20 days holidays 
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.