Talent Acquisition Lead
Posted
Description
BDO Ireland is seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Lead to join our Human Resources team based in our Dublin Office.
As a Talent Acquisition Lead, you will play a crucial role in our HR department, serving as a first point of contact for Talent Acquisition across various departments within the Firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
As a Talent Acquisition Lead, you will play a crucial role in our HR department, serving as a first point of contact for Talent Acquisition across various departments within the Firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of recruitment best practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery
- Lead and deliver the firm's end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across Dublin, Limerick and regional offices, ensuring recruitment activity aligns with business growth plans and workforce requirements.
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand current and future talent needs, providing market insights and recruitment solutions to support strategic workforce planning.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of roles, ranging from graduate and entry-level positions through to experienced hire and senior management appointments.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions through proactive sourcing, networking, referrals and strategic talent mapping.
- Monitor external market trends, competitor activity and talent availability to provide informed recruitment recommendations.
Early Careers & Emerging Talent
- Lead the design, planning and delivery of the Graduate, Internship and Work Placement programmes.
- Develop and execute annual campus recruitment strategies, including university engagement, careers fairs, employer presentations and networking events.
- Manage application screening, assessment processes, interviews and offer management for graduate and internship campaigns.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast graduate hiring requirements and allocate emerging talent across service lines.
- Continuously review and enhance assessment methodologies to ensure a fair, inclusive and positive candidate experience.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to Partners, Directors and hiring managers on recruitment best practices, market trends and talent attraction strategies.
- Facilitate recruitment planning meetings and provide guidance on role requirements, interview processes and candidate selection.
- Develop strong relationships across the business to ensure recruitment activity supports operational and strategic objectives.
- Collaborate closely with HR, Learning & Development and People & Culture teams to support workforce initiatives and employee lifecycle activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach and support members of the Talent Acquisition team, encouraging high-performance, collaboration and continuous development.
- Allocate workload across the team, monitor recruitment activity and ensure service levels are maintained during periods of high hiring demand.
- Provide training and guidance on recruitment processes, systems and interview best practices.
Employer Branding & Talent Attraction
- Drive employer branding initiatives to strengthen BDO Ireland's profile as an employer of choice.
- Manage recruitment marketing campaigns across social media, job boards, professional networks and university channels.
- Develop engaging recruitment content, including job advertisements, testimonials, career stories and campaign communications.
- Represent the firm at industry events, networking forums, graduate fairs and professional association events.
Candidate Experience
- Ensure a consistent, professional and engaging candidate journey throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
- Maintain regular communication with candidates, providing timely feedback and guidance.
- Promote inclusive recruitment practices and support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within hiring processes.
- Oversee offer management, contract preparation and onboarding coordination to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee.
Recruitment Systems, Reporting & Analytics
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Produce recruitment metrics and management reports covering hiring activity, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, diversity metrics and campaign performance.
- Analyse recruitment data to identify trends, opportunities and process improvements.
- Leverage talent analytics to support workforce planning and recruitment decision-making.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Continuously review and enhance recruitment processes to improve efficiency, candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
- Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation, GDPR requirements and internal policies.
- Develop and maintain recruitment policies, procedures and interview frameworks.
- Support audit and governance requirements relating to recruitment records and processes.
- Champion best practice in recruitment and talent acquisition across the firm.
Essential:
- Significant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or resourcing, preferably within professional services or a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume graduate recruitment campaigns and experienced hire recruitment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at all levels.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting recruitment data and producing meaningful insights.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and promoting employer brand initiatives.
Desired:
- Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent HR accreditation desirable.
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
- Take a Me Day
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility, Parental & Maternity Leave
- Digital Doctor access
- Mini Health Assessments
- Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
- Mobile Phone & Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Green Travel Allowance
- Pension Contribution
- Income Protection