JLL · 22 hours ago
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expJLL is seeking a strategic Senior Director of Recruiting to lead talent acquisition initiatives across their high-growth account in Canada and the United States. This role will drive organizational talent strategy and oversee high-volume recruitment operations while serving as a strategic business partner to senior leadership.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Partner with account leaders to develop and execute talent strategies that support organizational growth and account-specific objectives
Lead comprehensive workforce planning initiatives, anticipating future talent needs and building proactive recruitment strategies for critical roles
Drive enterprise-wide recruiting metrics and analytics, providing executive-level reporting on talent acquisition performance, market trends, and competitive intelligence
Establish and optimize scalable recruitment processes capable of handling high volume placements while maintaining quality and candidate experience standards
Build and mentor high-performing recruiting teams, implementing best practices for sourcing, screening, and candidate assessment across multiple markets
Oversee full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and high-volume positions, managing complex hiring processes from strategy development through onboarding
Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key stakeholders, serving as trusted advisor on talent market conditions and recruitment strategy
Create comprehensive talent pipeline strategies, building warm candidate pools for critical functions and hard-to-fill roles
Implement advanced sourcing methodologies including executive search, competitive intelligence, and strategic networking to identify top-tier candidates
Design and execute recruitment marketing strategies to enhance employer brand and attract passive candidates in competitive markets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
8+ years of progressive recruiting leadership experience with proven track record in high-volume environments (1000+ placements annually)
5+ years in senior leadership roles with direct reports and P&L responsibility for recruiting operations
Demonstrated expertise in strategic workforce planning and executive-level stakeholder management
Advanced proficiency in ATS platforms (Workday strongly preferred), recruitment analytics, and HR technology stack
Executive search or retained search experience highly valued
Proven ability to drive results in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while maintaining operational excellence
Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and ability to translate business objectives into talent strategies
Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, comfortable presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences
Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in workforce analytics, market intelligence, and predictive modeling
Change management expertise with track record of scaling recruiting operations and implementing process improvements
Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building capabilities across all organizational levels
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Workday strongly preferred
Executive search or retained search experience highly valued
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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