Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Attraction: Source, screen, and identify top candidates based on hiring manager requirements to support AECOM’s diverse hiring needs.
• Candidate Evaluation: Conduct phone interviews to assess experience, suitability for roles, and setup interviews with hiring managers.
• Emiratisation Support: Play a key role in achieving AECOM’s Emiratisation targets by identifying and recruiting UAE Nationals who align with our vision.
• University Engagement: Represent AECOM at university career fairs to promote our brand and attract high-potential talent from UAE institutions.
• Offer Management: Manage the job offer and negotiation process, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Gain exposure to external talent partnerships through LinkedIn, Dubai Govt HR, The Jusoor Program, NAFIS, and university partnerships.

What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive exposure: Experience end-to-end recruitment processes and gain insight into HR and marketing activities.
• Skill development: Build expertise in talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, employer branding, and pipeline management.
• Networking opportunities: Engage with ministries, industry professionals, universities, and a diverse range of candidates.
• Impactful contribution: Play an active role in AECOM’s Emiratisation initiative and recruitment strategy.

Qualifications

• Education: Recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing or similar.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8 or a 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute to AECOM's Emiratisation efforts through our Fursa Program.

Desired candidate profile

1. Recruitment and Hiring Knowledge
   • Job Posting and Advertising: Assisting in creating and posting job ads on various platforms, such as job boards, social media, and company websites.
   • Candidate Sourcing: Helping identify potential candidates through resume databases, LinkedIn, job fairs, and other channels.
   • Screening Resumes: Reviewing and screening resumes to identify qualified candidates.
   • Interview Coordination: Scheduling and organizing interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
   • Reference and Background Checks: Assisting with or conducting reference checks and background screenings.
2. Communication Skills
   • Effective Communication: Clear communication with candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters.
   • Candidate Engagement: Building positive relationships with candidates.
   • Team Collaboration: Collaborating with HR and recruiters to ensure alignment in recruitment strategies.
3. Administrative Support
   • Scheduling and Organizing: Managing interview schedules and coordinating meetings.
   • Document Management: Maintaining organized records of applicants and job postings.
   • Onboarding Assistance: Assisting with new hire onboarding processes.
4. Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency
   • ATS Management: Using an applicant tracking system to manage candidate pipelines.
   • Data Entry and Reporting: Updating the system with accurate data and generating reports.
   • Maintaining Data Integrity: Ensuring that candidate information is correctly entered and maintained.
5. Interview and Candidate Evaluation
   • Interview Preparation: Ensuring hiring managers have all relevant materials before interviews.
   • Candidate Assessment: Assisting hiring managers in evaluating candidates.
6. Time Management and Multitasking
   • Managing Multiple Tasks: Coordinating multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
   • Prioritization: Managing competing deadlines and tasks.
7. Marketing and Employer Branding
   • Promoting Employer Brand: Assisting with marketing campaigns to enhance the company’s employer brand.
   • Social Media Recruiting: Utilizing social media platforms to promote job openings.
   • Employee Referral Programs: Helping to manage or promote employee referral programs.
8. Candidate Experience
   • Positive Candidate Experience: Ensuring all candidates have a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
   • Feedback and Communication: Providing timely feedback to candidates after interviews.