Talent Acquisition Director, Americas - West Region

Company Description

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Job Description

As the US West Talent Acquisition (TA) Director at AECOM, you will oversee the operational framework of our recruiting processes and systems while serving in a strategic leadership role. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless experience for candidates, recruiters, and business stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, Americas, you will influence and execute global and regional strategies to drive efficiency and scalability. You will also collaborate closely with the West COO and HR Lead to align TA activities with the broader regional people strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a TA leader to expand their expertise across recruitment operations, strategy, and people management. The role requires agility to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring the West TA team effectively leverages our operating model, digital tools, and processes in alignment with AECOM’s Global TA strategy.

This position can be based from any US location where AECOM has a major office.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a dynamic talent acquisition strategy to attract top-tier talent across multiple business lines within the US West region.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Relationship Building

• Establish strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and industry leaders to cultivate a robust talent network.
• Partner with key stakeholders across HR, TA, and operations to ensure strategic alignment and transparency.

People Management

• Lead and develop the West TA Managers, providing indirect oversight to the broader West TA team.
• Foster a culture of growth, ensuring a clear succession plan at all levels within TA.
• Upskill the team and serve as an inspiring leader within the West TA community.

Workforce Planning

• Analyze talent demand drivers to meet financial targets effectively.
• Ensure the TA function is equipped to meet annual hiring demands through a consistent talent pipeline.
• Partner with regional TA, HR, and operations leaders to develop and review workforce plans.
• Leverage workforce planning tools to identify talent supply gaps and implement effective recruitment solutions.
• Provide regional leadership with data-driven insights and progress reports.

Talent Acquisition Analytics & Reporting

• Utilize key data to generate insights and actionable reporting for Business Line/Regional Talent Acquisition Leads.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, using analytics to identify and resolve recruitment challenges.
• Deliver monthly reports to leadership, providing tactical recruitment insights and efficiency recommendations.
• Ensure consistent representation of TA activities in monthly and quarterly business reviews.

Systems, Technology, & Process Management

• Oversee end-to-end ATS processes, ensuring accountability and adherence to defined SLAs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, scaling successful strategies while discontinuing ineffective ones.
• Enhance system utilization to drive efficiency and user experience across hiring teams.

Operating Model Optimization

• Collaborate with TA and business leadership to optimize the onshore and offshore TA model.
• Leverage international TA resources to enhance employer branding, digital marketing, and strategic hiring efforts.
• Monitor and control agency spend, providing insights to operational leadership to optimize costs.
• Serve as the project manager for key TA initiatives that drive operational efficiency.

Early Careers Recruitment

• Oversee early careers recruitment within the region.
• Assess and refine go-to-market strategies, ensuring effective utilization of systems and processes.
• Govern early careers data and integrate key insights into regional reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS plus at least 12 years of relevant talent acquisition experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven experience leading recruitment operations in a multinational organization (preferably in engineering or a related industry).  This position will directly manage a small team of TA Leads / Managers and oversee a larger team of 20+ Recruiters.
• Strong track record in executing talent acquisition strategies in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale recruitment across multiple disciplines, including early careers and experienced hiring.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels including Senior Leadership and C Suite.
• Analytical mindset, with expertise in data-driven decision-making and recruitment metrics.
• Proficiency in ATS and HRIS platforms, with the ability to interpret and present key insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing hiring plans greater than 1500 hires per year.
• Experience within the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) or similar industry
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to professional development and staying current with industry trends.

Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to data accuracy, ensuring real-time and precise reporting across TA teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with MI tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Interest in process excellence methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) and their application in TA operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Effective stakeholder management, influencing both internal teams and the external talent market.
• Ethical and compliance-driven, leading with integrity and accountability.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced TA leader to make a significant impact at AECOM by driving recruitment excellence and fostering a high-performing talent acquisition team in the US West region.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future

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 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.