Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Description

Talent Acquisition AdvisorApply nowMott MacDonald is currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our Middle East Talent Acquisition team. The TA team supports recruitment across all GCC countries and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on several exciting projects and resourcing initiatives across the region.We are looking for someone who can deliver high-quality technical and professional candidates while guiding Hiring Managers and candidates through the selection process. This individual will perform ?full life cycle? recruiting and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Work with the Talent Acquisition Lead to forecast resourcing needs for the different business units
• Work collaboratively with line & hiring managers and the wider talent acquisition team to both identify and engage the talent we require.?
• Ensure all live roles are managed in a consistent manner, ensuring that expectations and service level agreements are met, and candidate experience is always prioritized.
• Sourcing appropriate candidates by prioritizing the use of the internal applicant tracking system as well as external platforms (including but not limited to Regional Job boards, Recruiter, etc.) when necessary
• Effectively utilize the internal database and employee referral scheme to build highly efficient talent pipelines.
• Screen resumes and qualify candidates to determine best fit across a broad range of positions.
• Engage and activate passive candidates via targeted and personalized approaches?
• Strategize different ways to build talent pipelines and execute on various sourcing streams including, but not limited to company provided sourcing tools, database search, internet sourcing initiatives, tactical research, social media initiatives, sourcing campaigns and other relevant channels.?
• Extensively work on market benchmarking exercises to stakeholders about market competition and trends.
• Manage all inbound applications, ensuring every applicant receives a positive experience of Mott MacDonald
• Responsible for effectively positioning Mott MacDonald as an employer of choice when compared to the competition and convert passive candidates in our markets to highly effective employees at Mott MacDonald.
• Innovate hiring methodologies through identifying unique and non-traditional sources for finding candidates.
• Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent and identification of top talent for leadership openings
• Proactively seek out opportunities for continuous development across the Regional Talent Acquisition function

Candidate Specification

• Educated to Degree level with proven experience in Global Talent sourcing in a Corporate, complex, professional services/engineering environment
• Experience in Engineering is not essential, but it is good to have.
• Have a sound understanding of a quality recruitment process
• Experience in using a bespoke recruitment tool, database, or applicant tracking system
• Highly efficient in sourcing strategies and creating highly effective talent pipelines.
• Must have a working knowledge of recruiting policies and practices.
• Proven ability to deliver an excellent and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Be customer-focused, ensuring candidates and stakeholders receive an engaging and consistent experience
• Social media savvy with strong ideas of how to best utilize platforms to drive talent attraction
• Ability to operate under pressure, in a logical manner enabling consistent delivery to demanding deadlines

Job ProfileOur PurposeAt Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients? businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.Equality, Diversity and InclusionEquality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.Flexible WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.We can offer:

• 90 calendar days? paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme ? Subject to company performance

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.More about Mott MacDonaldWe?re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients? businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each person?s differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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