Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

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

EndtoEnd 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 AECOMs standards for quality compliance and candidate experience.

Strategic Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership teams
• Provide clear datadriven 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 lifecycle

Talent Pipeline & Market Intelligence

• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and futurefocused business needs
• Develop a strong understanding of the India talent market competitors and emerging capability trends.
• Leverage AECOMs employer brand EVP and sourcing channels to attract highcalibre 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

• 812 years of endtoend 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 handson and deliveryfocused.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required; HR business or related qualifications preferred.

Additional Information :

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 2025. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time