Talent Acquisition Specialist

Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Aberdeen City is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment cycle, partner with hiring managers, and maintain talent pipelines. The ideal candidate will have internal recruitment experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to analyze recruitment data. Competitive salary offered in a supportive and engaging environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven internal recruitment or talent acquisition experience within professional services.
• Demonstrable track record managing multiple vacancies at various seniority levels.
• Strong direct sourcing capability across LinkedIn Recruiter and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process from intake to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand roles and team needs.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Skills

Internal recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Direct sourcing

Managing ATS systems

Job description

Job Details

DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.

AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid‑market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

Location

UK

The Team

At AAB we pride ourselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal. We know that our success is down to one thing, our people, and we make sure looking after our people is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Talent Acquisition Specialists – UK

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for AAB, from intake briefing through sourcing, interviewing, offer and onboarding
• Partner with Hiring Managers and senior leaders to understand roles, team needs, and market conditions
• Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, market mapping and targeted outreach
• Write and manage job adverts, campaigns, and tailored recruitment content
• Manage and optimise the ATS, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, timely updates and smooth process flow
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, providing timely communication and acting as a trusted AAB ambassador
• Drive recruitment marketing initiatives, including multi‑channel campaigns, employer brand storytelling, social media content, and targeted outreach strategies.
• Utilise AI tools to enhance sourcing efficiency, create talent insights, automate administrative tasks, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Implement and manage AI‑powered recruitment technology, ensuring ethical, compliant, and bias‑aware practices throughout the hiring process.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, HR, and Marketing on employer brand activity and recruitment marketing content
• Develop recruitment insights and reports for senior stakeholders, using data to inform hiring decisions and process improvements
• Manage and coordinate agency partners where required, ensuring alignment, compliance, and performance
• Support wider People & Culture projects including DEI initiatives, onboarding enhancements, process improvement and talent planning

Required Skill Set

• Proven internal recruitment or talent acquisition experience within professional services, accountancy, financial services or similar environments
• Demonstrable track record managing multiple vacancies at various seniority levels
• Strong direct sourcing capability across LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals and talent pools
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence, challenge and advise senior leaders
• Experience managing ATS systems and recruitment processes in a fast‑paced environment
• Skilled in analysing recruitment data and turning insights into action

Preferred Skill Set

• Previous experience in a multi‑site or multi‑country organisation
• Exposure to employer branding, recruitment marketing or social media content creation
• Knowledge of professional services career paths, qualifications and industry structures

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

• Professional, personable communicator who builds trust quickly
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Candidate‑first mindset with a passion for delivering excellent experiences
• High levels of discretion, emotional intelligence and commercial understanding
• Collaborative working style aligned with AAB’s values and people‑first culture

Individual Conduct

• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
• Demonstrate accountability, transparency, and discretion in all decision‑making.
• Adhere to company policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Promote equality, respect, and inclusion across all interactions.
• Act as a role model for the company’s values both internally and externally.

At AAB you will have tremendous opportunities that will meet your career aspirations, working in a progressive, energetic and stimulating environment alongside supportive and engaging professional teammates.

AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Salary

Competitive