Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Partner with our business leaders locally and throughout Australia and New Zealand and operate in a core team across the region, working with a variety of stakeholders and contribute towards key deliverables. No matter where you are in your career, there's a path for you here at AECOM.

Job Description

Are you a dynamic talent acquisition professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to shape our recruitment strategies in alignment with our  workforce needs and long-term vision. If you thrive on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and building strategic partnerships, this role is for you

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with senior leaders and HR to develop proactive talent strategies that align with our business objectives and future needs.
• Provide market insights, talent mapping, and competitor intelligence to inform workforce and capability decisions.
• Translate business strategy into actionable talent acquisition plans that support organisational agility and long-term workforce sustainability.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Lead the recruitment process for high-impact roles, ensuring superior candidate engagement and quality hires.
• Provide strategic guidance on role design, talent availability, and market positioning to influence hiring decisions at the executive level.
• Lead talent mapping and pipelining efforts to proactively build diverse, future-ready leadership pipelines.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement innovative recruitment enhancements, leveraging AI and automation to optimize workflows and candidate experiences.
• Use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, forecast talent needs, and measure the impact of recruitment initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with hiring leaders, providing insights and recommendations that drive informed workforce decisions.
• Influence workforce decisions through the presentation of talent insights, market intelligence, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Confidently present recruitment strategies, insights, and data to senior stakeholders and support decision-making with evidence-based recommendations.
• Recruitment Marketing: Collaborate with the employer brand team to create compelling campaigns that attract top-tier talent and reflect our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in recruitment, preferably hiring within engineering across multiple industries, Transport, Energy, Environment, Water, Buildings & Places with a strong background in strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Skills: Expertise in recruitment tools and technologies, including AI-enabled platforms and analytics tools; exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Mindset: Strategic thinker with a proactive approach, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Experience in recruitment marketing, EVP, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to draw insights from data and act on them.
• Networked: Highly connected with a robust ability to build relationships with industry leaders and top talent.

Additional Information

Why you'll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

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  

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. 

State/Province: AucklandBusiness Group: DCSLegal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty LtdBusiness Line: Geography OHWork Location Model: HybridOperating Group: InternationalPrimary Location: NZ - Auckland

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