Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Dean Group, we reimagine hospitality with character, not conformity. Founded in Dublin and now growing across Europe and the US, we create hotels shaped by personality, culture, and a heart-led hustle. Each of our hotels, restaurants, bars and gyms tells its own story, brought to life through humble hospitality and genuine human connection. Our people are at the centre of it all. They show up with individuality, warmth and curiosity, shaping who we are and how guests experience our hotels every day. We welcome fresh thinking and imagination, because playing it safe never made anything unforgettable.

We are currently seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team in Dean Group. If you have full cycle recruitment experience within the hospitality industry, then we would love to hear from you!

Key Areas:

Workforce Planning & Global Pipelines

Pop-Up MSP Oversight

Employer Branding & Referrals

Recruitment Campaigns & Partnerships

Internal Mobility & Talent Development

Location: Dublin - Travel expected

Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a dynamic and strategic recruiter responsible for delivering world-class talent solutions across the hotel portfolio. This role balances hands-on recruitment with building long-term pipelines, employer branding, and innovative sourcing strategies to ensure the group attracts and retains the best hospitality talent globally. Working closely with HR, hiring managers, and external partners, the TA Specialist drives workforce planning, manages partnerships with MSPs, recruiters and champions internal mobility to fuel international growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Global Pipelines

Partner with HR and senior leaders to forecast workforce needs across regions.

Build and maintain global talent pipelines for critical roles and future openings.

Develop sourcing strategies to support international expansion, including mobility planning.

Track recruitment metrics to optimise workforce planning and decision-making.

Pop-Up MSP Oversight

Act as main point of contact for Pop-Up MSP partners, ensuring service delivery and compliance.

Monitor MSP performance and alignment with employer brand standards.

Coordinate with HR and hiring managers to ensure MSP activity complements internal TA efforts.

Employer Branding & Referrals

Support employer branding initiatives to position the group as an employer of choice globally across all hiring platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed.

Manage employee referral programmes, ensuring visibility, engagement

Partner with Marketing & HR to deliver campaigns that showcase EVP, culture, and growth opportunities.

Recruitment Campaigns & Partnerships

Manage full-cycle recruitment for Senior roles or Global roles across the portfolio.

Leverage LinkedIn, job boards, and direct sourcing to attract high-quality talent.

Build partnerships with hospitality schools, colleges, and industry organisations.

Represent the company at recruitment fairs and industry events to promote opportunities.

Internal Mobility & Talent Development

Partner with HR and L&D to design and promote internal mobility opportunities.

Support career pathways by connecting employees to roles across hotels and regions.

Act as a talent advisor to managers, ensuring internal candidates are considered for openings.

Align internal mobility initiatives with succession planning and global development goals.

General TA Duties

Ensure recruitment processes are consistent, inclusive, and compliant across jurisdictions.

Maintain candidate experience at the highest standard throughout the hiring process.

Produce recruitment reports, dashboards, and insights for HR Director and Leadership.

Continuously review and innovate sourcing, assessment, and selection methods.

Preferred Experience & Skills

At least 3 years' experience in talent acquisition within the hospitality industry.

Strong background in workforce planning and building global talent pipelines.

Experience managing MSP partners or external recruitment vendors.

Proven skills in employer branding, social recruitment, and referral programme management.

Full-cycle recruitment experience, including senior or global roles.

Ability to build partnerships with educational institutions and industry organisations.

Experience supporting internal mobility and talent development initiatives.

Benefits:

Global discounted staff room rates across the group

Eligible for a bonus

50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group

Increased Annual Leave with Service

Friends and Family discount

Gym Membership Discounts

Continual training and development

Career progression within the Group

Gratuities

Meals on shift (Monday - Wednesday)

Bike to work scheme

Taxsaver for travel

Refer a friend scheme

Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform

Employment Assistance Programme

Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc

Team appreciation days

Service recognition

Regular fun-filled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group

Applicable to certain positions

Dean Group owns and operates a number of hotels across Ireland, in certain instances we may feel your skills and experience may suit another role we have available. By submitting your application, you are permitting Dean Group to contact you for other opportunities within the Group

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