Director, Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Program Director

The Talent Acquisition Program Director is a high-impact leadership role within CBRE's Global TA Team. This individual is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the LevelUp program, a strategic talent pipeline program designed to attract, develop, and convert early-stage professionals into Data Centre talent. This role partners closely with the RPO vendor, senior stakeholders across the business, and a range of technical and program delivery partners. A significant proportion of the role (approximately 80%) is event-based, requiring regular travel and on-the-ground presence hiring events.

• Own and drive day-to-day operational execution of the LevelUp program, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to the highest standard.

• Translate the LevelUp Talent Acquisition strategy into actionable plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program performance, reporting progress to senior stakeholders

• Represent CBRE at approximately 80% of scheduled hiring events

• Build and maintain strong relationships with telecom contractors, Meta community leads to maximize program reach and candidate quality.

• Act as a visible, energetic ambassador for CBRE's employer brand within early talent markets.

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with Korn Ferry, ensuring contractual obligations are met and delivery is aligned with CBRE's LevelUp program goals.

• Engage with telecom contractors and external delivery partners, maintaining clear expectations, timelines, and quality standards.

• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the LevelUp TA strategy, providing market insight, candidate feedback, and operational learnings.

• Track, analyze, and report on key program metrics including pipeline volume, conversion rates, event ROI, and offer acceptance data.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and program outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred

• 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including 5+ years in Early Careers or hiring event management within a complex or global organization; equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree

• Demonstrable experience managing or contributing to structured talent programs (e.g. graduate schemes, internship pipelines, LevelUp-style initiatives)

• Proven track record of working with third-party vendors or RPO

• Strong event management background with comfort representing an organization externally at scale

• Experience working cross-functional across HR, business stakeholders, and external partners

• Early careers / graduate program design

• Pipeline and conversion tracking

• Employer branding and EVP communication

• Candidate experience design

• Vendor / RPO relationship management

• Executive stakeholder communication

• Contract and SLA management

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Reporting and data-driven decision making

• ATS and HRIS platform proficiency

• Project and program coordination

• Budget and resource management

• High energy and confident public presence

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Comfort with ambiguity and change

• Collaborative and solutions-focused mindset

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.