Talent Acquisition Specialist

BDO Ireland

Leinster

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art office in Dublin City

Onsite gym and facilities

Health benefits & leave entitlements

Pension contribution

Job summary

BDO Ireland is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the Human Resources team in our Dublin office. You will lead end-to-end recruitment for multiple business areas and levels, collaborating with hiring managers to attract and hire high-calibre talent in a fast-paced professional services environment.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, a consultative approach to recruitment, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously while maintaining

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' experience in Talent Acquisition or recruitment.
Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles.
Strong stakeholder management and market insight.

Responsibilities

Manage full recruitment lifecycle from trainee to director roles.
Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and priorities.
Develop recruitment campaigns and sourcing strategies.
Source, screen, assess, and manage candidate pipelines.
Coordinate interviews and support the selection process.
Maintain ATS records and reporting; support employer branding.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

High-volume hiring

Sourcing

Recruitment strategy

Interview coordination

ATS experience

Data-driven decisions

Microsoft Office

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

MS Office Suite

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