Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist III, LATAM

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist III, specializing in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for roles related to engineering and digital transformation.  This position will be based in our Bogota, Colombia office. 

We're seeking someone to assist the LATAM team in sourcing, screening, recruiting, and onboarding new hires for significant infrastructure projects across the region.

The individual will work closely with our LATAM leadership, hiring managers, a LATAM & U.S.- based talent acquisition team, and HR support team based in Manilla, Philippines.

Qualified candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English, written and verbal and be comfortable working in a fast-changing, innovative environment.

 Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead full life-cycle recruitment, including creating search strategies, actively sourcing candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, negotiating offers, and facilitating the hiring and on-boarding processes.
• Partner and provide consultation to hiring managers on all aspects of the hiring process, including hiring strategies, recruitment cycle timing, coaching, and guidance on best practices and sourcing trends.
• Responsible for developing, recommending, and executing recruitment strategy with decision makers to ensure a successful candidate search within the identified time frames.
• Use proactive methods to network with industry experts and professional industry related associations to build ongoing passive candidate networks.
• Build relationships and communicate consistently and proactively throughout the recruitment process to ensure all participants stakeholders in the hiring process are updated and well informed.
• Stay current engineering and digital solutions hiring trends, workforce shifts, and competitive intelligence in the tech talent market.
• Advocate for employer branding
• Create a positive candidate experience (for both the selected and non-selected candidates) throughout the entire recruiting process.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA / BS + 4 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Recruiting in engineering, architecture, construction management and/or digital solutions fields
• Established University partnerships and recruiting experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Written and Verbal)

Desired Skills: 

• Technical Acumen
  • Understanding of digital tools, platforms, and technology
  • Familiarity with such roles as engineers, architects, construction management, information management/BIM specialists, GIS Specialists, data analysts etc.
• Recruitment Expertise
  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
  • Proficiency with ATS (applicant tracking systems) and CRM platforms
  • Talent mapping, pipeline development, and proactive sourcing strategies
• Stakeholder Management
  • Ability to build strong partnerships with hiring managers
  • Confidence in advising stakeholders on talent trends, compensation, and recruitment strategy
• Communication Skills
  • Clear, persuasive communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical Thinking
  • Ability to access candidate fit beyond a resume – evaluating for innovation mindset, adaptability, and future readiness
  • Use of data to guide recruitment decisions and optimize performance
• Agility & Adaptability
  • Willingness to learn about emerging trends and incorporate them into talent strategies

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Colombian 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.