The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports with the delivery of the end-to-end graduate recruitment for BDO Wave. This includes implementing recruitment strategies, coordinating campus engagement and employer branding initiatives, and ensuring an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience. Adhoc support with experienced hire recruitment as required. The role works closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager, UK Resourcing team, HR, and business leadership to convert approved workforce plans into effective talent acquisition actions.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
Minimum requirements:
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2-4 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within professional services.
Preferred requirements:
- Experience with graduate/early careers recruitment advantageous.
- Strong analytical abilities for tracking recruitment outcomes.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with recruitment platforms, social media, and digital tools.
- Experience coordinating recruitment across multiple regions and departments.
Competencies:
- Detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills.
- Passionate about talent development and employer branding.
- High level of professionalism and alignment to BDO values.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. End-to-End Recruitment Cycle
Own the full graduate recruitment process for allocated business units, including sourcing, screening, reference checks, interviewing, preparing provisional offers, MIE background checks and preparing final contract.
2. Candidate & Stakeholder Engagement
3. Data, Reporting & Process Improvement
Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment status reports and identify bottlenecks.
Contribute ideas for enhancing sourcing effectiveness, candidate experience, and recruitment processes.
4. Graduate & Campus Recruitment Support
5. Employer Branding & Marketing Collaboration
6. Compliance, Administration & Documentation
Ensure accuracy of candidate records, requisitions, contracts, and MIE/reference checks in line with ISQM1 requirements.
7. Professional Growth & Development
