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Executive Recruiter

JLL
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
The Opportunity

The Executive Recruiter will deliver a best-in-class candidate experience for senior-level searches across our Americas business as part of a dynamic global team. Partnering with business leaders across the region, this role will identify and secure top talent for critical leadership needs and report directly to the Head of Americas Executive Recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create an exceptional experience while managing senior-level candidates throughout the full recruiting life cycle, including but not limited to sourcing, cold calling, screening, interviewing, managing referrals, negotiating, offering, and marketing the firm’s attributes
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies for various roles at the senior level
  • Negotiate hiring terms and manage discussions around total rewards packages
  • Form strong relationships with prospective candidates and trusted partnerships with key business stakeholders
  • Provide recruiting metrics for internal and external client reporting
  • Work with the HR Business Partner(s) and/or business unit leaders to create robust job profiles, scorecards, and leverage assessment tools to fill current and future hiring needs
  • Develop new sources to identify and proactively build a warm bench of talent, conduct initial call to potential candidate
  • Lead candidate regroup sessions with senior level business stakeholders
  • Partner with Head of Americas Executive Recruitment to create best practices for recruiting and participate in recruiting initiatives
  • Track key measures of success and provide regular reporting and analysis of recruiting efforts
  • Embed purpose-driven messages into the recruiting experience
  • Leverage technology to drive improvements and simplification in the recruitment process

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Human Resources, Business, or Marketing
  • Minimum 8 years of recruitment experience
  • Minimum 3 years of senior-level recruitment experience
  • Search firm experience a plus
  • Experience working in a fast-paced global matrixed environment
  • Experience with applicant tracking and CRM systems; Workday and HireEz a plus
  • Ability to establish relationships and influence senior stakeholders across an organization
  • Laser focused on providing high touch service to executive level hiring managers and candidates
  • Knowledge of various senior-level total rewards components
  • Tech savvy - leverages technology to work more efficiently
  • Operates with a sales mindset clearly articulating JLL's vision of shaping the future of real estate for a better world
  • Strong organizational skills and proven track record of results
  • Team player who can work independently and multitask

Location

Position will be located in our Chicago or Dallas office 3 days a week.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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