Talent Acquisition Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin, Dublin, Dublin, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for positions across the firm, from Trainee and Graduate level through to Director appointments.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring requirements, workforce planning needs, and talent acquisition priorities.
• Develop and refine job specifications, recruitment campaigns, and sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Source, screen, assess, and manage candidate pipelines through a variety of direct sourcing and advertising channels.
• Coordinate and manage interview processes, providing guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on recruitment best practice and market insights.
• Prepare employment offers and lead candidate negotiations to ensure successful hiring outcomes.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external suppliers, ensuring an effective and efficient recruitment service.
• Coordinate the engagement and management of overseas contractors and international hires where required.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, candidate data, and reporting through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support employer branding, talent attraction initiatives, careers events, and networking opportunities to enhance BDO Irelands market presence.
• Contribute to HR and Talent Acquisition projects and undertake other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 2 years experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, HR, or a related field.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple levels and functions.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume recruitment activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence hiring decisions through market insight and data.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
• Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
• Secure bike parking
• Onsite café with complimentary barista 

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave 
• Take a Me Day
• Digital Doctor access
• Mini Health Assessments
• Expanded Health Insurance providers

• Laptop
• Annual Professional Subscription
• Career Progression
• L&D initiatives 

• Life Assurance
• Green Travel Allowance
• Pension Contribution