Job Description

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Are you a dynamic talent acquisition professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to shape our recruitment strategies in alignment with our workforce needs and long-term vision. If you thrive on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and building strategic partnerships, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with senior leaders and HR to develop proactive talent strategies that align with our business objectives and future needs.
• Provide market insights, talent mapping, and competitor intelligence to inform workforce and capability decisions.
• Translate business strategy into actionable talent acquisition plans that support organisational agility and long-term workforce sustainability.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Lead the recruitment process for high-impact roles, ensuring superior candidate engagement and quality hires.
• Provide strategic guidance on role design, talent availability, and market positioning to influence hiring decisions at the executive level.
• Lead talent mapping and pipelining efforts to proactively build diverse, future-ready leadership pipelines.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement innovative recruitment enhancements, leveraging AI and automation to optimize workflows and candidate experiences.
• Use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, forecast talent needs, and measure the impact of recruitment initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with hiring leaders, providing insights and recommendations that drive informed workforce decisions.
• Influence workforce decisions through the presentation of talent insights, market intelligence, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Confidently present recruitment strategies, insights, and data to senior stakeholders and support decision-making with evidence-based recommendations.
• Recruitment Marketing: Collaborate with the employer brand team to create compelling campaigns that attract top-tier talent and reflect our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years in recruitment, preferably hiring within engineering across multiple industries, Transport, Energy, Environment, Water, Buildings & Places with a strong background in strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning.

• Skills: Expertise in recruitment tools and technologies, including AI-enabled platforms and analytics tools; exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Mindset: Strategic thinker with a proactive approach, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Experience in recruitment marketing, EVP, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to draw insights from data and act on them.
• Networked: Highly connected with a robust ability to build relationships with industry leaders and top talent.

Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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