Talent Acquisition Lead - Capital Markets, Leasing Advisory, Corporate Functions, EC

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.

At JLL, talent isn’t just a function—it’s our competitive advantage. As the Talent Acquisition Lead for Strategic Recruitment ANZ, you will architect and execute a world-class talent acquisition strategy that enables JLL to attract, engage, and onboard top-tier talent at scale across the region. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition APAC, you will partner with Business & HR leaders on talent strategy, drive innovation in sourcing, lead the adoption of recruitment technology, and deliver market leading candidate experience.

In this sales-driven recruitment role, you’ll act as a trusted talent advisor across our Capital Markets, Leasing Advisory, Corporate Functions, and Early Careers business lines within the Australia and New Zealand markets. You will operate at the intersection of talent strategy, employer branding, and candidate experience in one of the world’s most competitive real estate markets. This pivotal role demands strategic vision, operational excellence, deep recruiting expertise, and the ability to influence and inspire across a complex, matrixed organization.

This is not a traditional internal recruitment role—it’s a dynamic, consultative position where your ability to influence, persuade, and close top talent directly impacts JLL’s market leadership across the ANZ market.

What You’ll Do

• Drive End-to-End Recruitment Like a Sales Leader.
• Own the full-e—for key roles across, applying a consultative, client-first approach akin to B2B sales.
• Partner with Business Leadership as a strategic advisor to understand business goals, define ideal candidate profiles, and co-create compelling value propositions.
• You will adopt a forward-thinking, proactive approach to talent strategy, moving beyond a traditional reactive or transactional recruitment model.

Build Talent Pipelines with a Hunter Mindset

• Proactively source passive and diverse talent using creative, data-informed techniques—treating every search like a targeted sales campaign.
• Monitor competitor hiring trends and market dynamics to advise stakeholders on timing, positioning, and compensation strategy.
• Cultivate and maintain robust talent communities for critical and emerging roles, ensuring JLL stays ahead of demand.

Leverage Technology to Accelerate Hiring

• Master and champion JLL’s TA tech stack—including Workday, HireEZ, and HireBuddy Hiring on Demand—to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Utilize automation for high-volume hiring (e.g., Early Careers, internships) while maintaining a personalized candidate journey.
• Ensure data accuracy and generate insights through dashboards and reports to inform hiring decisions and forecast resourcing needs.
• Automate employment contract generation to accelerate time-to-hire without compromising compliance.

Sell the JLL Story

• Act as a passionate brand ambassador—articulating JLL’s culture, purpose, and employee value proposition with authenticity and enthusiasm.
• Design and execute targeted recruitment marketing campaigns that attract both volume hires and niche specialists.
• Promote our employee referral program and track engagement metrics to boost internal advocacy.
• Deliver a seamless, memorable candidate experience—because every interaction is a moment of truth for our brand.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of talent acquisition experience in corporate, RPO, or agency settings—with exposure to professional services, real estate, finance, or consulting preferred.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, assessing, and closing diverse talent in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of local labor laws across the Australian and New Zealand markets.
• Experience running campus recruitment or early careers programs is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Sales DNA: You think like a talent acquisition expert but act like a closer—resilient, persuasive, and results-oriented.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• High proficiency in ATS platforms (especially Workday) and digital sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, etc.).
• Strong organizational agility—able to juggle multiple priorities, adapt quickly, and thrive under pressure.
• A growth mindset with a passion for innovation, DE&I, and continuous process improvement.

Why JLL?

• At JLL, we don’t just fill roles—we build futures. As part of our global team, you’ll work alongside industry pioneers in a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage. This role offers:
• Strategic impact across multiple high-growth business lines
• Professional development through global TA networks and learning resources
• Exposure to cutting-edge HR technology and data-driven decision-making
• The chance to shape the next generation of real estate leaders
• Join us in redefining what’s possible in talent acquisition—and help us win the war for talent, one exceptional hire at a time..

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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