- Location
- Dublin
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
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.
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
- 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
Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements
- 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
Work Equipment & Resources
- Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Green Travel Allowance
- Pension Contribution
Skills
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