About us:

Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions. 

Our company operates in more than 15 countries and has a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35), and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.

The aim of Ferrovial Corporation is to design the Company's strategy, establishing global policies, guidelines and action guides related to the different functional areas of the Organization (Internal Audit, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Innovation, etc.), which subsequently are developed and adapted to the specificities of each Business Unit. Additionally, it performs a function of providing corporate services to the different companies of the group, while consolidating its information.

Job Description:

Summary: A Talent Acquisition Specialist contributes to the company's success by supporting the talent attraction, recruitment and university relations strategies. A Talent Acquisition Specialist will assist the Talent Manager with identifying hiring needs, manage full life cycle recruitment processes and boost our presence at key universities. They will be a key part to serve as a cultural gatekeeper while identifying, attracting and recruiting our future talent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support full cycle hiring activities globally, including recruitment strategy, creation of pipeline, job postings, resume screening, scheduling of candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating technical assessments, and extending offers.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and provide an outstanding recruitment experience by serving as a liaison between candidates and hiring managers; communicating, monitoring, and facilitating progress and addressing any concerns or questions.

• Support DEI initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse workforce.

• Help build relationships with key universities in order to support company’s graduate program strategy

• Serve as a company ambassador at recruitment fairs, university events, industry trade shows and other opportunities

• Foster a culture of exceptional candidate experience, ensuring that all external and internal job applicants have the best candidate journey possible and receive timely updates.

• Track and report metrics, with focus on process improvement and optimization, to measure performance of the recruiting strategy.

• Assist in the development of new company policies or improving existing policies, in an articulate and concise manner

• Produce and track any HR-related forms as they become necessary for use within the organization

• Participate in special projects or other HR related assignments as required by the Company’s growth and new HR initiatives

• Work with the HR leadership team to identify retention strategies and recommend opportunities for improved employee engagement

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

• Perform other job-related duties as necessary

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in full life cycle recruitment, talent attraction strategies, and university relations.

• High-volume recruiting experience of technical and professional level positions required

• Experience interfacing with all levels of leadership and staff in a corporate environment

• Experience with implementing creative sourcing strategies

• Experience with recruiting metrics, reports and presenting information to drive hiring goals

• Experience in the transportation infrastructure industry is a plus

• Knowledge of HR practices and employment laws is preferred

Professional Qualities:

• Effectively manage tasks and strict deadlines with independence 

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

• Ability to interact with external parties and vendors with confidence and clarity as a representative of the organization

• Superior writing and verbal communication skills

• High level of initiative and comfort working autonomously

• Must be able to multitask, problem solve, and implement innovative processes within a fast paced environment while ensuring accuracy in work product; strong focus on being detail oriented is a must.

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs

• Previous experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS is preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• Seasonal travel required, domestic and international

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time

This position is a full-time, long-term contract role.