Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Joining ArupArup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter at Arup, you will have a direct impact on the business by delivering top talent to the firm. As a key member of our team, you will manage strategic recruitment responsibilities, a typical day might include developing targeted sourcing strategies for niche positions, providing data-driven market insights to senior stakeholders, leading confidential executive searches, and mentoring junior team members. You will be empowered to own your markets and provide subject matter expertise.The OpportunityLead full life cycle recruiting from strategic briefing and market analysis to onboarding, while ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational hiring needs.Develop and execute sophisticated sourcing strategies by leveraging market intelligence, talent mapping, and direct outreach to build diverse pipelines and attract top-tier talent.Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders and hiring managers, providing data-informed insights on market trends, talent availability, and recruitment strategies.Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process, proactively attracting candidates from varied backgrounds to foster an inclusive workforce that reflects Arup's values.Deliver a high-touch, candidate-centric experience, managing communications and queries across internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless journey from application to offer.Support data integrity, compliance, and reporting by keeping our applicant tracking system updated live.Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Business Partners and global teams, including Rewards, Mobility, EDI, and Operations, to understand talent needs, drive process improvements, and maintain compliance and reporting standards.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?6 or more years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within engineering, construction, or technical sectors with expertise in direct sourcing, market mapping, and engaging passive candidates.Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent tertiary education)Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.Ability to prioritize while managing an average of 15 - 20 requisitions across multiple locations and multiple subject areas.Passionate about inclusive hiring practices, with a history of building diverse teams and driving change.This is a 6 month Fixed-Term contract position. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.Remote Hiring Range Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job is $50 to $60 per hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.Our Application ProcessWe will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.Stay safe online. 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