Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter

ARUP Group • Newark, NJ

38d • $50 - $60

About The Position

Arup'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'll 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees