Permanent, Full-Time

Newry Based with travel to other group locations.

Are you passionate about finding immense talent and developing people?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? We are looking for an energetic and organized Recruitment and Training Coordinator to join our growing People and Culture team!

About Haldane Group

Haldane Group is a leading builders’ merchants and forest products business with operations across Northern Ireland, Northwest England, and Isle of Man. We pride ourselves on our people-first culture, commitment to excellence, and dedication to continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our people and looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves variety! You will split your time between recruiting brilliant people to join our team and coordinating training programmes that help our colleagues grow and develop. You will be at the heart of our people strategy, making a real difference to both candidates and colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

• On the Recruitment Side: Managing end-to-end recruitment for roles across the business

• Sourcing top talent through creative channels and building a strong candidate pipeline.

• Screening applications, conducting interviews, and coordinating the selection process

• Delivering an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to day one

• Building relationships with hiring managers and understanding their needs

On the Training Side:

• Coordinating all training activities—from inductions to specialist programmes

• Delivering engaging training sessions (with full support to build your confidence!)

• Managing our Learning Management System and tracking training completion

• Collaborating with external providers and supporting the development of internal training materials

• Measuring training impact and continuously improving our approach

Who We Are Looking For

You do not need to be an expert in everything. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, aptitude, and eagerness to learn.

Here is what matters most to us:

• Experience in recruitment (whether in-house or agency) with a track record of finding great people.

• Some exposure to training coordination or delivery (even if it is early in your career)

• Excellent communication skills You are as comfortable on the phone as you are presenting to a group.

• Superb organizational skills You can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball.

• A people focused approach You genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.

• Tech savviness You are comfortable with HR systems, Microsoft Office, and quick to learn new tools.

• A proactive, can-do attitude You spot opportunities for improvement and take initiative.

Bonus points if you have: CIPD qualification (or working towards it), training delivery experience, experience in manufacturing/construction, or a full driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience.

• Westfield Health Care Plan for you and your family (24/7 GP access, mental health support, dental & optical benefits)

• Generous annual leave

• CIPD study support if you want to develop your HR career.

• Career development opportunities in a growing business

• Colleague Assistance Programme

• A supportive, collaborative team who genuinely care about your success.

• The chance to make a real impact on people's careers and development.

Why Join Us?

This is not just an admin role you will be a key player in building our team and developing our people. You will have the autonomy to bring fresh ideas, the support to learn and grow, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work. If you are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, this is it!

Ready to Apply?

We would love to hear from you! Send your CV and a brief covering letter telling us why this role excites you and how you meet what we are looking for.

Haldane Group is an equal opportunities employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

Closing date for applications 9th January 

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