Talent Acquisition Specialist

BDO Ireland

Dublin

On-site

EUR 52,000 - 74,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Health benefits

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

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Job summary

BDO Ireland is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Dublin. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders to support growth objectives.

The role requires a proactive, consultative approach, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns in a fast-paced professional services environment. Reporting to the HR leadership, you will drive employer branding and candidate experience.

Qualifications

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.

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 direct sourcing and advertising channels.
Coordinate and manage interview processes, providing guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the selection process.
Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders 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 for an efficient service.
Coordinate engagement and management of overseas contractors and international hires where required.
Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting through the ATS.
Support employer branding, careers events, and networking opportunities to enhance BDO Ireland's market presence.
Contribute to HR and Talent Acquisition projects and undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

End-to-end recruitment

Communication

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Reporting To: Elizabeth Whittle

Description

BDO Ireland is seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team based in our Dublin Office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional with a strong track record of delivering end-to-end talent acquisition solutions across multiple business areas and levels of seniority. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting, engaging, and hiring high-calibre talent, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to support the firm's strategic growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent stakeholder management skills, a consultative approach to recruitment, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple hiring campaigns simultaneously within a fast-paced professional services environment.

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 Ireland's 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

Office Facilities