**Talent Acquisition Lead - EMEA** Date: Oct 24, 2024 Location: Glasgow, GB Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference. **Req Id :** 105950 **Opportunity Type** **:** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Contract Hire Only for this Project :** No **Visa Sponsorship Available:** [[custVisaSponsorship]] **Why Black and Veatch** _Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work_ , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits along with flexible work schedule options that allow you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. **The Opportunity** As a highly-respected Engineering, Procurement and Construction leader, success at Black & Veatch is driven by our people! As the Talent Acquisition Lead for the EMEA region, you will perform a critical role in identifying, engaging and attracting top talent to our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting B&V’s talent growth strategy in the EMEA region for a variety of BV's business lines. In collaboration with hiring managers, business leaders, and your local and global Talent Acquisition team members, you will devise and execute plans to support critical hiring needs. **Key Responsibilities** + Working with members of the senior leadership team, management and candidates in order to identify and attract talent + With the support of the Recruiters and TA Leader, this position is responsible for developing effective recruiting strategies for multiple departments/business lines + Willingness and drive to create the best candidate experience paired with an understanding of respective business strategies and local country specifics + Guide, motivate and mentor the team to achieve desired results. + This is a highly visible position that requires the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with hiring managers often located in different offices within Europe, Middle East and Africa. + Identify, source, recruit and screen highly qualified candidates. Participates in full cycle recruiting including: + research, requisition management, sourcing, cold calling, offer negations and closing + Has regular communication with potential candidates and passive candidates in order to build a pipeline of top talent + Maintains all recruiting data and reporting metrics with a high level of confidentiality + Collaborate with external headhunters and staffing agencies to bring in right talent in a timely manner + Use databases (internal/external) and social media to source and recruit potential candidates + Onboard new staff by introducing them to the company and guiding them through the processes/systems. + Solid tech and industry knowledge with ability to understand relevant tech skills, target companies etc. + Ability to understand, articulate, and sell the organization culture and business initiatives to candidates. + Direct Sourcing & Recruiting experience in similar industry would be preferred. Ideally inhouse recruiting experience gained from a corporate engineering/construction business. + Hands-on experience with recruitment software, Social Media recruiting and Applicant Tracking Systems + Ability to fully utilize an applicant tracking systems/CRMs - SuccessFactors (ATS) or any other similar ATS experience would be an added advantage. **Preferred Qualifications** + Prior recruiting experience, including team lead experience + Demonstrated internal stakeholder management experience + Prior recruiting experience in Engineering and Construction Industry, preferably in a team oriented and international environment as well as experience in developing a strong talent pipeline + Knowledge and experience with various candidate sourcing tools - Google/LinkedIn/Boolean, etc -highly preferred. + Relevant university degree or comparable qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Sciences or equivalent + Professionalcommunication skills + Knowledge and understanding of HR practices and local labor legislation + Familiar with Applicant Tracking Systems and Candidate Relationship Management Systems **Minimum Qualifications** All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: + criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. **Work Environment/Physical Demands** Office based. Extensive sitting, screen time and keyboarding activities. Travel to other offices may be required depending on business need. **Salary Plan** ADM: Administrative/Business **Job Grade** 005 Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. **Job Segment:** Construction, Engineer, Engineering