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Talent Acquisition Lead

Talent Acquisition Lead

JLL • Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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 youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Hybrid role : 3 days in local JLL office per week. Chicago Dallas or Atlanta preferred.

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to spearhead our data center talent acquisition efforts and develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy that directly supports our aggressive business growth objectives. This role will be instrumental in building the talent pipeline necessary to scale our data center operations working closely with leadership to anticipate hiring needs and execute innovative recruitment solutions in a competitive market. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to drive talent strategy in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the commercial real estate and technology industries.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnership

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with data center business growth objectives and expansion timelines
  • Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build workforce planning models that support short and long-term business projections
  • Analyze market conditions competitor landscapes and talent availability to inform strategic hiring decisions
  • Create scalable recruitment processes and systems to support rapid organizational growth

Specialized Data Center Recruitment

  • Lead recruitment efforts for critical data center roles
  • Build and maintain extensive networks within the data center industry ecosystem
  • Develop specialized sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical positions
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Build lead and mentor a high-performing recruitment team focused on data center talent
  • Establish recruitment metrics KPIs and performance standards that drive business results
  • Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities in data center recruitment
  • Foster a culture of excellence innovation and continuous improvement
  • Process Innovation & Technology

  • Implement cutting-edge recruitment technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
  • Design and optimize recruitment workflows that can scale with business growth
  • Leverage data analytics to improve recruitment outcomes and reduce time-to-hire
  • Establish talent pipeline management systems and maintain proactive candidate pools
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Serve as primary point of contact between hiring managers and the recruitment team
  • Provide regular reporting and insights on recruitment progress market conditions and talent availability
  • Collaborate with marketing and employer branding teams to enhance company visibility in the data center talent market
  • Build relationships with external partners including staffing agencies universities and professional organizations
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
  • 7 years of recruitment experience data center or critical infrastructure experience is preferred
  • Proven track record of building and scaling recruitment operations in high-growth environments
  • Deep understanding of data center operations technologies and the competitive talent landscape
  • Experience leading recruitment teams and managing complex multi-location hiring initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Estimated compensation for this position :

    120000..00 USD per year

    This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications location market conditions and internal considerations.

    Location :

    On-site Atlanta GA Chicago IL Dallas TX

    If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

    Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth :

    JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include :

    401(k) plan with matching company contributions

    Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care

    Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

    Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

    JLL Privacy Notice

    Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) together with its subsidiaries and affiliates is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLLs recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

    For more information about how JLL processes your personal data please view our Candidate Privacy Statement .

    For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

    For candidates in the United States please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

    Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process including the online application and / or overall selection process you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page >

    I want to work for JLL.

    Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

    Pursuant to Illinois Law applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

    Pursuant to Columbia SC ordinance this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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    Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

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