Talent Acquisition Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant to join us in the Netherlands on attracting and selecting talent for Arcadis across our Mobility Business (Roads, Highways, Rail, New Mobility & Ports & Marine).

In this role, you will contribute to the business’s success by owning all recruitment processes and enabling the business to prioritize its hiring in accordance with its commercial needs. You will also support the overall employer of choice agenda in the delivery of talent.

In this role, you will be part of a global talent acquisition function and a true business partner.

Role accountabilities:

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will be proactively going to market, via multiple sourcing channels, with a view to attracting the best possible talent to expand our teams, primarily within the disciplines of Design & Engineering, Program & Project Management, Sustainability & Asset Management, although it’s likely you will also be asked to resource roles from a much wider portfolio on occasion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively going to market, via multiple sourcing channels, with a view to sourcing the best possible talent to expand our teams.
• Using your market knowledge and best practice to advise stakeholders on process and ensure that all roles are sourced effectively.
• Positioning Arcadis as an employer of choice while conducting candidate screening and interviewing prospective candidates.
• Managing a high volume of permanent vacancies across diverse levels and skill sets, ensuring that priorities are identified and met.
• Managing the overall candidate experience, ensuring a positive outcome for all individuals, regardless of outcome.
• Be a trusted advisor to hiring managers and the various stakeholders you encounter throughout the recruitment process.
• Be an advocate for our values and ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and free of bias’s.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You will need to have significant experience hiring talent in the Netherlands market
• You will need to demonstrate being a consultant & partner to the business, building long-term lasting relationships and using market insight to inform and advise the business on sourcing strategies, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter (headhunting), Boolean searching, and the best practice use of Applicant Tracking Systems
• You will need to be confident, articulate and actively engaging in both business and talent acquisitions discussions, being able to demonstrate a proactive, positive and curious mindset.
• You will need to show experience driving the best possible candidate and hiring management experience and think about the bigger picture and impact talent acquisition has on the wider Netherlands and global organization.

Recruitment agencies need not respond. Details from this vacancy are not to be used for marketing purposes

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.

Perks and Benefits

Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your well-being matters to us, and we are committed to providing the support you need, whenever you need it. The EAP provides confidential counselling and support services for various personal and work-related situations or concerns.

Flexible Working

Our culture fosters individual growth within a supportive community, where flexibility isn't just a perk – it's our promise. With a longstanding commitment to work-life balance, we empower you to tailor your schedule to fit your priorities. Whether it's balancing family commitments, pursuing personal passions, or optimizing productivity, our flexible working is here to support your journey.

Inclusive Culture

In our inclusive culture, diversity thrives, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, supported and respected, empowering individuals to be their best and full selves, every day and collectively solve the world's most complex challenges.

Learning & Development

At Arcadis, our commitment to continuous learning and development is exemplified through our Skills Powered approach, which integrates the innovative programs and resources offered in our Basecamp (Expedition DNA). This holistic strategy cultivates talent, propelling career growth and ensuring our team remains at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry landscape.