Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

JLL•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Senior Director of Recruiting We are seeking a strategic Senior Director of Recruiting to lead talent acquisition initiatives across our high-growth account in Canada and the United States. This leadership role will drive organizational talent strategy, oversee high-volume recruitment operations, and serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership. The position requires a results-driven leader who can scale recruitment processes, optimize team performance, and align talent acquisition with strategic business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role can be based in the following locations: Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX and is required to be on-site 3 days a week in a JLL office.

Requirements

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
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Executive search or retained search experience highly valued

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