AECOM Americas Jobs

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic global team in support of the localized implementation of Talent Management + Equity Diversity + Inclusion (ED+I) strategies and bring to life the global vision for an inclusive, talent focused learning culture at AECOM.

As a Sr. ED&I and Talent Specialist, you will collaborate across the Americas regions, working closely with the ED&I Director, Talent Management Lead, and TA and HR teams. Your mission will be to develop and execute strategies, programs, and initiatives that create an environment where every employee thrives.

This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules (to include both in-office presence and virtual/telecommute) to be based from either Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA.

Keys aspects of this role:

• Strategic Collaboration: Engage with three strategic functions: ED&I, talent management, and talent development.

• Global Coordination : Work with regional ED&I teams worldwide to leverage best practices and advance AECOM’s global strategy and vision.

• Talent Management : Partner with AMERS and global talent management leads to implement talent management processes.

• Learning and Development : Collaborate with the global learning team to support the implementation of global learning programs for the Americas, including delivering employee development programs and fostering a learning culture at AECOM.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and enhance AECOM's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while supporting the growth and development of our talent across the Americas.

Roles & Responsibilities

ED&I

• Assist with the ongoing development and refinement of the Americas ED&I strategy and implementation.

• Lead the roll out of ED&I programs such as Reverse Mentoring, Microinequities training

• Support ED&I governance and coordination including support for Americas steerco meetings, ED&I Champions meetings, ED&I townhalls and ERG engagement

• Take the lead on building toolkits and other materials for employees and managers, to help advance ED&I priorities

• Support the ongoing work of the ERGs across the Americas including communications, enrollment, best practices, events, conferences etc

• Support with data analysis and data collection through HR analytics dashboards and through employee surveys

• Assist with ED&I-related communications across the Americas (review of communications, participate in communications strategy discussions, etc.)

• Lead the completion of applications for accreditations and awards related to ED&I

• Support work winning efforts as they relate to ED&I

• Promote ED&I into all our people processes

Talent Development + Management

• Participate in the delivery of Graduate Development programming in the Americas

• Work with global early careers team to implement global recommendations for the AMERS

• Manage and support the global framework for talent management through local implementation and delivery of talent management activities including talent programs, performance, and individual development plans and tools for identified candidates

• Facilitate global leadership program content for the AMERS audience in support of the Leadership at all Levels framework including high-potential and manager development programs.

• Support leader development through coaching on the AECOM Leadership Capabilities 360

• Facilitate assessments through AECOM Assessment center (DiSC, GlobeSmart etc)

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience including Employee Engagement/Communication, Learning & Development, Talent Management/Development, ED&I, etc. (OR AS degree plus 8 years of relevant experience as above, OR High School diploma plus at least 10 years of relevant experience as above)

• Highly organized with good project management skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills

• Solid presentation skills are essential

• Knowledgeable and passionate on the topic of ED&I and the employee experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within similarly large, complex, global organizations

• Excellent Excel skills a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Facilitation/training delivery experience

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10110780

Business Line: Corporate

Business Group: Corporate

Strategic Business Unit: Human Resources

Career Area: Human Resources

Work Location Model: Hybrid