Talent Acquisition Specialist - Emiratisation and Early Careers (UAE National)

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, disability benefits

Paid time off and leaves of absence

Flexible work options

Well-being resources and employee help

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive Emiratisation and Early Careers recruitment in Dubai, UAE. The role targets UAE Nationals with a family book and focuses on attracting graduates, interns, and early-career talent to support national talent pipelines.

Based in Dubai with a hybrid work arrangement, the position involves coordinating sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding, while engaging with universities and government partners to strengthen AECOM's

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
• Interest in Emiratisation and talent development.
• Internship or extracurricular experience in HR, recruitment or events is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Emiratisation recruitment activities and early-career hiring programs.
• Sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of UAE National and graduate candidates.
• Develop relationships with universities, government entities and internal stakeholders.

Skills

English fluency

HR recruitment

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/PSY/Mkt

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Emiratisation and Early Careers (UAE National)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Recruiting‑Sourcing

Experience: Not specified; internship or extracurricular experience in HR, recruitment, or events is an advantage

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: UAE National with a family book

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

AECOM is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support its Emiratisation and Early Careers recruitment initiatives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This opportunity is specifically open to UAE Nationals holding a family book. The position focuses on attracting, engaging, and recruiting Emirati professionals, university graduates, interns, and early‑career candidates to support AECOM ’s Emiratisation objectives and long-term talent development strategy. The successful candidate will assist with recruitment campaigns, graduate hiring programmes, internship opportunities, and trainee recruitment activities. The role also involves developing relationships with universities, career centres, government entities, and internal stakeholders to strengthen AECOM ’s national talent pipeline. Working within the Human Resources function, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will coordinate candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, employment offers, and onboarding activities while contributing to employer branding initiatives and recruitment events. This position is suitable for a UAE National graduate or early‑career professional with a strong interest in recruitment, Emiratisation, and talent development. Previous internship or extracurricular experience in human resources, recruitment, or event coordination would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Emiratisation Recruitment
  • Support recruitment initiatives focused on attracting and hiring UAE National talent.
  • Assist with candidate sourcing, screening, and recruitment coordination.
  • Contribute to the delivery of AECOM ’s Emiratisation recruitment objectives.
  • Identify potential Emirati candidates for suitable employment opportunities.
  • Maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand recruitment requirements.
  • Support the development and maintenance of UAE National talent pipelines.
• Graduate and Early Careers Recruitment
  • Support graduate recruitment programmes and early-career hiring initiatives.
  • Assist with the coordination of internship and trainee recruitment programmes.
  • Engage with university students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities for graduate and internship opportunities.
  • Support candidate screening and assessment arrangements.
  • Assist with recruitment communications and programme-related coordination.
  • Contribute to initiatives designed to strengthen AECOM ’s future talent pipeline.
• University and Educational Partnerships
  • Build and maintain relationships with universities and educational institutions.
  • Coordinate with university career centres and career services teams.
  • Support engagement activities designed to attract UAE National graduates.
  • Assist with university recruitment events and graduate outreach initiatives.
  • Maintain professional communication with educational partners.
  • Support collaboration between AECOM and institutions involved in early-career development.
• Government and External Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with relevant government entities and partners.
  • Support external engagement activities related to Emiratisation recruitment.
  • Coordinate with government partners and other stakeholders involved in national talent initiatives.
  • Assist with communication and recruitment-related arrangements involving external organisations.
  • Support effective stakeholder collaboration throughout recruitment programmes.
• Candidate Sourcing and Screening
  • Identify potential candidates for UAE National and graduate recruitment opportunities.
  • Review candidate profiles against relevant recruitment requirements.
  • Support initial candidate screening and selection coordination.
  • Maintain communication with prospective applicants.
  • Assist with candidate shortlisting and recruitment scheduling.
  • Support recruitment teams in identifying suitable early-career talent.
  • Maintain organised candidate information and recruitment records.
• Interview and Assessment Coordination
  • Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews.
  • Arrange recruitment assessments and related selection activities.
  • Communicate interview schedules and assessment requirements to candidates.
  • Coordinate with hiring managers and relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Support the preparation and communication of employment offers.
  • Assist with recruitment administration and onboarding arrangements.
  • Ensure candidates receive clear and timely information throughout the selection process.
• Employer Branding and Recruitment Events
  • Represent and support AECOM at university career fairs and recruitment events.
  • Participate in employer branding activities aimed at UAE National and graduate audiences.
  • Assist with event preparation, scheduling, and coordination.
  • Engage with students and prospective candidates during recruitment activities.
  • Communicate relevant information about AECOM ’s career opportunities and early-career programmes.
  • Support relationships with universities, career centres, and external recruitment partners.
  • Contribute to initiatives that strengthen awareness of AECOM as a potential employer.
• Talent Pipeline Management and Reporting
  • Maintain candidate pipelines for Emiratisation and early-career recruitment.
  • Keep recruitment information and candidate records organised and up to date.
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of recruitment reports.
  • Track relevant candidate information and recruitment activities.
  • Support internal reporting requirements relating to recruitment programmes.
  • Coordinate recruitment updates with relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate information to support ongoing hiring activities.
• Candidate Experience and Communication
  • Provide a positive and professional experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Maintain timely and effective communication with applicants.
  • Respond to recruitment-related enquiries and coordinate with relevant team members when required.
  • Ensure candidates receive appropriate information about interviews, assessments, offers, and onboarding.
  • Build professional relationships with prospective UAE National and graduate candidates.
  • Support a consistent and organised recruitment experience.
  • Represent AECOM professionally during candidate and stakeholder interactions.
• Internal Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work collaboratively with the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams.
  • Coordinate recruitment requirements with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
  • Support communication between candidates and recruitment decision-makers.
  • Assist with scheduling, documentation, and recruitment administration.
  • Maintain effective working relationships across relevant departments.
  • Support the timely completion of recruitment and onboarding activities.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor ’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Applicants must be UAE Nationals holding a family book.

Experience and Preferred Background

• A strong interest in recruitment, Emiratisation, and talent development is required.
• Internship experience in human resources, recruitment, or event coordination is an advantage.
• Relevant extracurricular experience in HR, recruitment, or events is also an advantage.
• Experience working with university students, graduates, or recruitment-related activities would be relevant to the position.
• Previous experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is an advantage.
• No specific minimum number of years of professional experience has been stated.

Technical and Administrative Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain recruitment records and candidate information.
• Strong organisational and administrative coordination capabilities.
• Ability to support interview scheduling and assessment arrangements.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and candidate communication.
• Interest in graduate recruitment and Emiratisation programmes.
• Ability to prepare and maintain recruitment reports.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems is an advantage.

Communication and Professional Competencies

• Fluency in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination capabilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with candidates, universities, government partners, and internal teams.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple recruitment activities.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.
• Genuine interest in supporting UAE National employment and early-career development.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Working at AECOM

AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to recruitment, talent development, and Emiratisation initiatives within a global infrastructure consulting organisation. Employees collaborate with professionals across human resources, engineering, project management, and other business functions while supporting programmes designed to attract and develop future talent. AECOM offers professional development opportunities, training programmes, and access to a global network of experienced professionals.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well‑being resources and employee assistance programmes.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plans.

AECOM promotes an inclusive and collaborative workplace built on respect, professional development, and teamwork. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private‑sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. Its services cover the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and project management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Official Website: aecom.com Job Reference: J10163667 Business Line: Geography OH Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Human Resources