Talent Acquisition Consultant

Arcadis; Leiden; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consultancy firm is looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant in the Netherlands. This role involves attracting and selecting talent for the Mobility Business while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Dutch and English, and the ability to advise on best practices in recruitment. This is a full-time position offering a collaborative work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience hiring talent in the Netherlands.
• Excellent advising skills on recruiting best practices.
• Experience delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Attract and select talent across various roles in the Mobility Business.
• Advise stakeholders on recruitment processes and best practices.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout recruitment.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Consulting skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Arcadis Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Talent Acquisition Consultant

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant to join us in the Netherlands on attracting and selecting talent for Arcadis across our Mobility Business (Rail, Roads, Marine, Airports, & New Mobility).

In this role, you will contribute to the business’s success by owning all recruitment processes and enabling the business to prioritize its hiring in accordance with its commercial needs. You will also support the overall employer of choice agenda in the delivery of talent. You will be part of a global talent acquisition function and a true business partner.

Responsibilities

• Proactively go to market, via multiple sourcing channels, to attract the best possible talent to expand our teams.
• Use market knowledge and best practice to advise stakeholders on process and ensure that all roles are sourced effectively.
• Position Arcadis as an employer of choice while conducting candidate screening and interviewing prospective candidates.
• Manage a high volume of permanent vacancies across diverse levels and skill sets, ensuring that priorities are identified and met.
• Manage the overall candidate experience, ensuring a positive outcome for all individuals, regardless of outcome.
• Be a trusted advisor to hiring managers and the various stakeholders encountered throughout the recruitment process.
• Advocate for our values and ensure recruitment processes are inclusive and free of bias.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience hiring talent in the Netherlands.
• Experience utilising LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting, Boolean searching, and the best practice use of Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to credibly advise stakeholders on recruiting best practice.
• Capable of confidently and articulately contributing to Talent Acquisition discussions, demonstrating a proactive, positive, and curious mindset.
• Able to overcome setbacks, learn, and continue to develop.
• Experience delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Strong consulting and influencing skills.
• Experience working within a complex business with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Professional Services

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. As a ‘people‑first’ business, we listen to your aspirations, understand your goals, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.