Senior Director, HR Partner, JLL Technologies

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL 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.
About JLLWe’re JLL, a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. As a Fortune 200 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 115,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential.

JLL has launched Accelerate, its 2030 strategy, a bold, company-wide commitment to transforming how we operate, compete, and grow. This is not incremental change. It is a fundamental reimagining of JLL.What the job involves:

The Senior Director HR Business Partner for JLL Technologies (JLLT) group exists to make that transformation successful from the inside out. This is not a support role. It is a strategic partnership role — embedded in HR leadership, driving the people agenda for the function itself, and ensuring HR has the talent, organizational health, and operational discipline to lead enterprise-wide change.  

This is a role for someone who understands that credibility starts at home — that HR can only transform the business if it is willing to transform itself first. You will bring commercial rigor, strategic depth, and self-awareness to know that serving HR means holding it to the highest standard. As HRBP JLLT, you will be the primary HR partner globally — embedded in the function's strategic agenda and accountable for ensuring people practices reflect the excellence we expect across the enterprise.  

This role reports into the Global Head of HR, Corporate Functions & JLL Technologies and is based in Chicago and is hybrid with three days in the office. Be the strategic HR partner to the JLLT leadership team, supporting the executive leadership team.

Drive organizational design work ensuring the function is structured to deliver, roles are clear, and we practice what we advise the business to do.

Build and execute a talent strategy that identifies capability gaps, builds leadership strength, and ensures HR has the skills to lead in a rapidly changing environment.

Manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, modeling the discipline and care we expect from HRBPs across the business.

Turn data into insight — using engagement, attrition, and workforce analytics to help leaders see themselves clearly and act accordingly.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Partner and lead execution with the JLL Technologies leadership team on transformation and long-term strategic planning on operating models and talent development in context of AI, digitization and globalization influenced by Accelerate 2030 strategy, translating to specific programs and initiatives focused on OD, capability and skills development, aligned with the overall Talent strategy.

Partner with the leadership on…