Graduate - Talent Acquisition Specialist إماراتيين (خلاصة القيد)

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Dubai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support Emiratisation and Early Careers recruitment, focusing on attracting UAE National talent and graduates to fuel our future talent pipeline.

You will build partnerships with universities, government entities, and career services, coordinate internships and graduate hiring programs, and manage interviews, onboarding, and reporting to deliver high-quality recruitment programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, or related field.
• Fluent in English; UAE National with a family book.
• Strong interest in recruitment, Emiratisation, and talent development.
• Internship or extracurricular experience in HR, recruitment, or events is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and coordinate hiring of UAE National and graduate talent.
• Support graduate, internship, and trainee recruitment programs.
• Build relationships with universities, career centers, and government partners.
• Attend career fairs and employer branding events.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, offers, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain talent pipelines and recruitment reports.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

ATS experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support Emiratisation & Early Careers recruitment. This role will be responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring UAE National talent and early-career professionals to support the organization's Emiratisation objectives and future talent pipeline. The role focuses on building strong partnerships with universities, government entities, career services, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality recruitment programs, internships, graduate hiring initiatives, and employer branding activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and coordinate hiring of UAE National and graduate talent.
• Support graduate, internship, and trainee recruitment programs.
• Build relationships with universities, career centers, and government partners.
• Attend career fairs and employer branding events.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, offers, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain talent pipelines and recruitment reports.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong interest in recruitment, Emiratisation, and talent development.
• Internship or extracurricular experience in HR, recruitment, or events is an advantage.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities.
• Stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ATS systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.

• 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
• 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 2025. 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.

ReqID: J10163667

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Human Resources

Work Location Model: Hybrid