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This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
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
Bachelor's 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
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This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
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
Bachelor's 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
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