Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at AECOM2

The Principal Recruiter plays a critical role in enabling business growth by leading end-to-end recruitment for complex, senior, and niche roles in India. In this role, you will lead the full-cycle recruitment process for these senior positions, partnering closely with hiring managers to identify talent needs and implement effective sourcing strategies. You will play a key role in enhancing our employer brand and ensuring a positive candidate and stakeholder experience. Key Responsibilities End‑to‑End Recruitment Delivery • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for senior and executive-level roles across multiple departments. • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and organizational goals. • Lead complex searches using proactive sourcing, market mapping and targeted talent engagement. • Drive timely hiring while maintaining AECOM’s standards for quality, compliance, and candidate experience.Strategic Stakeholder Partnership • Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership teams • Provide clear, data‑driven guidance on talent availability, market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring risks. • Challenge and influence hiring decisions constructively to ensure sustainable and diverse hiring outcomes. • Maintain proactive communication and expectation management throughout the hiring lifecycleTalent Pipeline & Market Intelligence • Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and future‑focused business needs • Develop a strong understanding of the India talent market, competitors, and emerging capability trends. • Leverage AECOM’s employer brand, EVP and sourcing channels to attract high‑calibre talent.TA Capability & Continuous Improvement • Partner with HR, Compensation, and Onboarding teams to deliver seamless hiring outcomes. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across tools, processes, and ways of working. • Maintain accurate data within ATS and recruitment systems.Required Skills & Experience • 8–12+ years of end‑to‑end recruitment experience, preferably within engineering, consulting, technology, or professional services environments. • Proven success hiring complex, niche, and senior roles in the India market. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels. • Advanced sourcing capability, including direct search and market engagement. • Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on and delivery‑focused.