Senior Advisor - Talent Acquisition

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior Talent Acquisition professional in Riyadh to lead end-to-end recruitment. You will source top talent across channels, manage interviews, and guide hiring managers through the process.

The role emphasizes market insights, strategy, and candidate experience, with responsibilities spanning employer branding, metrics, process improvements, and compliance to ensure a trusted, efficient hiring operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of talent acquisition experience, senior or advisory role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing: identify and attract top talent through job boards, social media, networking, and partnerships.
• Candidate Management: manage end-to-end recruitment, resume screening, interviewing, and offers with a high-touch candidate experience.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with hiring managers to forecast needs and provide market insights.
• Recruitment Metrics: monitor and report hiring progress, pipelines and KPIs.
• Employer Branding: promote the company’s employer brand and values to attract candidates.
• Process Improvement: enhance recruitment processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compliance: ensure all activities comply with laws and regulations.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Stakeholder management

Recruitment best practices

Market trends

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

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.

Job Description

• Talent Sourcing: Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and industry partnerships, to identify and attract top talent. Implement innovative sourcing techniques to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Candidate Management: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation. Provide a high-touch candidate experience and maintain effective communication throughout the hiring process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to forecast hiring needs and provide insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability. Offer guidance on recruitment best practices and strategies.
• Recruitment Metrics: Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and identify areas for improvement. Prepare and present regular reports on hiring progress, candidate pipelines, and other key performance indicators.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to the development and promotion of the company’s employer brand. Advocate for the organization’s values and culture to attract candidates who align with the company’s mission and vision.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance recruitment processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and tools to streamline workflows and improve the overall candidate experience.
• Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of successfully recruiting for a variety of roles and levels. Experience in a senior or advisory role is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and market trends. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and candidates.
• Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities. High level of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.