Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Mid Atlantic Region

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AECOM is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to work hybrid within the mid-Atlantic Area. The incumbent will support Infrastructure projects within our East Region, with a core focus on Buildings & Places, Project and Program Management, and Water.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages full life-cycle recruitment including creating search strategies, actively sourcing candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, negotiating offers and facilitating the hiring and on-boarding processes.
• Provide consultation to hiring managers on all aspects of the hiring process, including hiring strategies, recruitment cycle timing, coaching and guidance on best practices and sourcing trends.
• Responsible for developing, recommending, and executing recruitment strategy with decision makers to ensure a successful candidate search within the identified time frames.
• Uses proactive methods to network with industry experts and professional industry related associations, in order to build ongoing passive candidate networks.
• Builds relationships and communicates consistently and proactively throughout the recruitment process to ensure all participants in the hiring process are updated and well informed.
• Creates a positive candidate experience (for both the selected and non-selected candidates) throughout the entire recruiting process.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 6 years of recruiting experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education of full life cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting in Architecture, Construction, and relevant engineering fields. 
• Experience building strong business relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Willing and able to travel 10-15% and regularly visit an AECOM office in either Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, greater DMV area.  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working for a large multinational, matrixed organization.
• Strong written/verbal communication, negotiation, analytical skills, and the ability to make cold calls.
• Experience utilizing SmartRecruiters Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workday and proficient with MS office.
• Strong sourcing and networking skills.
• Experience maintaining confidential and sensitive information with proven ability to make decisions based on sound judgment.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed, virtual teams, as well as, have the ability, to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to change recruitment direction and priorities, based on changing critical needs.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 2024. 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.