Graduate - Talent Acquisition Specialist (Emiratisation)

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Graduate Talent Acquisition Specialist to support its Emiratisation and early careers recruitment. The role attracts, engages and hires UAE Nationals and early-career professionals to support Emiratisation objectives and the future talent pipeline, through partnerships with universities, government entities, career services and internal stakeholders. It covers graduate hiring, internships, trainees and employer branding.

Key responsibilities

• Source, screen and coordinate the hiring of UAE National and graduate talent.
• Support graduate, internship and trainee recruitment programs.
• Build relationships with universities, career centers and government partners.
• Attend career fairs and employer branding events.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, offers and onboarding.
• Maintain talent pipelines and recruitment reports.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Required profile

• UAE National with a family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing or a related field.
• Strong interest in recruitment, Emiratisation and talent development.
• Internship or extracurricular experience in HR, recruitment or events is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ATS systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, networking and organizational skills.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, an employee assistance program, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team environment.

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. The position is hybrid.