Talent Acquisition Lead

Director of Talent Acquisition: 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. Director of Talent Acquisition: 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. Strategic 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 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE 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 Qualifications 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 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr