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Due to expanding our engineering footprint into Manila we are looking to hire an experienced Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end-to-end recruitment delivery across all of AECOM's main business lines, being Energy, Transport, Building + Places, PCC, Water and Environment. This role partners closely with our senior hiring leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes, strengthen candidate pipelines, and ensure an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience while meeting compliance and process standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting across all positions (intake, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interview coordination, selection support, offer, and close).
• Lead intake/kickoff meetings with hiring managers to confirm role requirements, must-have skills, assessment approach, timelines, and selection criteria.
• Build and execute sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, HireEz, job boards, referrals, talent communities, market mapping, competitor targeting).
• Screen and assess candidates for skills, experience, and role fit; provide structured recommendations supported by evidence.
• Drive pipeline health, ensuring qualified slate delivery and maintaining momentum through the hiring process.
• Partner with HR and hiring teams on compensation alignment, offer strategy, and closing approaches (within defined guidelines).
• Maintain accurate, timely updates in the ATS/CRM and produce recruiting activity and status reporting as required.
• Support process improvements that reduce time-to-fill, improve quality-of-hire, and strengthen candidate experience.
• Ensure hiring activity follows applicable company policies, local labor considerations, and data/privacy expectations.
• Represent the employer brand professionally in all candidate interactions and advise managers on best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting with strong sourcing capability in Engineering
• Experience hiring for enterprise/corporate functions (shared services, corporate, or GBS-style roles is a plus).
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong interview, assessment, and candidate management skills.
• Proficiency using ATS/CRM tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with metrics and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to workforce planning, market mapping, talent pooling, and pipeline programs.
• Familiarity with structured interviewing, competency frameworks, and inclusive hiring practices.
• Experience working in an agency + in-house background or high-volume/professional hiring 

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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, and service recognition awards.

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 2025. 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.