Talent Acquisition Specialist

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 290 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will design sourcing strategies, build robust candidate pipelines, and coordinate interviews and offers while partnering with senior stakeholders to meet workforce needs.

Ideal candidates bring 7-10 years in talent acquisition, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of recruiting across roles and levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in talent acquisition.
• Experience managing recruitment from sourcing through offer negotiation.
• Strong sourcing strategies and candidate pipeline development.
• Experience collaborating with hiring managers and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Talent sourcing and candidate attraction across multiple positions and levels.
• End-to-end recruitment: posting, screening, interviewing, offers, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and priorities.
• Develop and monitor recruitment plans, channels, and market insights.
• Analyze hiring trends and provide salary benchmarking and market data.
• Strengthen employer branding and candidate engagement throughout the process.

Connaissances

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Candidate pipeline development

Interview coordination

Offer negotiations

Recruitment advisory

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Description du poste

Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Snapshot

• Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Recruiting-Sourcing
• Experience: 7-10 years in talent acquisition
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview: AECOM is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment activities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on attracting qualified professionals, managing the recruitment lifecycle, and partnering with hiring managers to meet organizational talent requirements. The successful candidate will develop effective sourcing strategies, build candidate pipelines, coordinate interviews and offers, and provide recruitment advice to business stakeholders. The position also involves analyzing hiring trends, monitoring recruitment performance, strengthening employer branding, and improving recruitment processes. This opportunity requires 7-10 years of talent acquisition experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to recruit across different roles and professional levels. Experience in a senior recruitment or advisory capacity is highly desirable.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Recruiting-Sourcing
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing and Candidate Attraction
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for different positions and professional levels.
  • Use job boards, professional networks, social media, networking events, and industry partnerships to attract suitable talent.
  • Apply innovative sourcing techniques to expand candidate reach.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned with current and anticipated hiring requirements.
  • Identify potential candidates through proactive recruitment activities.
  • Monitor talent availability and relevant market developments to support sourcing decisions.
  • Promote effective candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process.
• End-to-End Recruitment Management
  • Manage recruitment activities from job advertising through candidate selection and offer negotiation.
  • Prepare and coordinate job postings across appropriate recruitment channels.
  • Review applications and screen resumes against position requirements.
  • Conduct candidate interviews and coordinate additional selection stages with hiring teams.
  • Evaluate candidate suitability in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage communication with applicants throughout the hiring process.
  • Coordinate employment offers and participate in offer negotiations.
  • Maintain a professional and responsive candidate experience.
• Hiring Manager and Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment requirements and position expectations.
  • Work with senior leaders to anticipate future hiring needs.
  • Provide advice on recruitment strategies and candidate sourcing approaches.
  • Share relevant information on talent market trends, salary benchmarks, and candidate availability.
  • Support hiring managers in evaluating recruitment options.
  • Maintain effective communication regarding recruitment progress and outstanding requirements.
  • Build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Recruitment Planning and Talent Market Analysis
  • Contribute to recruitment planning based on organizational hiring priorities.
  • Analyze talent availability across relevant professional markets.
  • Monitor recruitment trends that may affect candidate attraction and hiring decisions.
  • Provide market insights to support workforce recruitment strategies.
  • Identify potential recruitment challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Adjust sourcing approaches in response to changing hiring requirements.
• Recruitment Performance and Reporting
  • Monitor recruitment metrics and key performance indicators.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels and recruitment strategies.
  • Track hiring progress and candidate pipeline development.
  • Prepare regular recruitment reports for management and business stakeholders.
  • Identify trends affecting recruitment efficiency and candidate engagement.
  • Present findings and recommendations to support recruitment improvements.
  • Use recruitment performance information to inform future hiring activities.
• Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
  • Contribute to initiatives that strengthen AECOM's employer brand.
  • Communicate the organization’s values, culture, and professional opportunities to prospective candidates.
  • Support consistent employer messaging throughout recruitment activities.
  • Maintain positive relationships with candidates during the selection process.
  • Promote clear and timely communication at each recruitment stage.
  • Identify opportunities to improve candidate engagement and recruitment experience.
• Recruitment Process Improvement
  • Review existing recruitment procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Recommend practices that enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support implementation of recruitment tools and improved workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring activities.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to improve recruitment processes.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
  • Support consistent application of recruitment best practices.
• Recruitment Compliance and Confidentiality
  • Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Follow organizational recruitment policies and established procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling candidate information.
  • Exercise professionalism and discretion throughout recruitment activities.
  • Support fair and consistent recruitment practices.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Education
  • Bachelor 's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Required Experience
  • 7-10 years of professional experience in talent acquisition.
  • Proven track record of recruiting candidates across different roles and professional levels.
  • Experience managing recruitment processes from sourcing through offer negotiation.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines.
  • Experience collaborating with hiring managers and business stakeholders.
• Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience in a senior talent acquisition or recruitment advisory role.
• Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong understanding of talent acquisition and recruitment best practices.
  • Candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development.
  • Recruitment planning and coordination.
  • Resume screening, interviewing, and candidate evaluation.
  • Employment offer negotiation.
  • Knowledge of recruitment market trends and talent availability.
  • Ability to provide salary benchmarking insights.
  • Recruitment performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Employer branding and candidate engagement.
  • Recruitment process evaluation and improvement.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective relationship building with candidates and stakeholders.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
  • Strong organizational skills and professional judgment.
• Professional Attributes
  • Strategic approach to recruitment planning and talent attraction.
  • High standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Ability to manage changing recruitment priorities.
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining positive candidate relationships.
  • Collaborative approach to working with hiring managers and colleagues.
  • Focus on recruitment quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Additional Employment Information

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

Job Reference Information

• Requisition ID: J10156458
• Business Line: Geography OH
• Business Group: DCS
• Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa
• Career Area: Human Resources
• Work Location Model: On-site

Benefits and Professional Development

• AECOM offers employee benefits that vary according to employment status and eligibility.
• Depending on applicable arrangements, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave arrangements, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, retirement savings plans, and other benefits.
• The company also provides training and professional development programs designed to support career growth, technical knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. With a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals, AECOM brings together engineers, designers, planners, scientists, digital specialists, and project managers to deliver infrastructure solutions that support communities and long-term development. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company promotes equal employment opportunity, collaboration, professional development, and a workplace built on respect.