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.

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

REQUIREMENTS

• 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