Graduate Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

This 24‑month graduate program supports AECOM’s Emiratisation and early‑career hiring agenda. You will help attract, recruit, and engage Emirati nationals, recent graduates, and entry‑level talent across the business while developing your own HR expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end recruitment for Emirati nationals, graduates, and early‑career roles.
• Source candidates through university partnerships, government platforms, LinkedIn, and the ATS.
• Conduct initial phone interviews and shortlist candidates.
• Ensure Emiratisation hiring complies with government guidelines, national objectives, and internal targets.
• Liaise with government entities, job boards, universities, and organisations that support Emiratisation.
• Maintain relationships with universities, colleges, and training institutions.
• Assist in organizing career fairs, campus events, and employer‑branding initiatives.
• Coordinate graduate intakes and bulk hiring campaigns.
• Build and maintain early‑career and Emirati talent pipelines.
• Provide a positive candidate experience with timely communication.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and support Emiratisation reporting.

Required profile

• UAE national holding a family book.
• Recent graduate or early‑career professional.
• Strong interest in talent acquisition and Emiratisation.

Required skills