Talent Acquisition Lead

We are seeking a strategic Director of Talent Acquisiton to lead talent acquisition initiatives across our high-growth account in Canada and the United States.

We are seeking a strategic Director of Talent Acquisiton 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 | Austin, TX | Houston TX | Milwaukee, WI and is required to be on-site 3 days a week in a JLL office.

• 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

• 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