Talent Acquisition Team Lead - Workplace Management

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Talent Acquisition Team Lead – Workplace Management
Human Resources – India
What this job involves:
Based in Mumbai or Bangalore and reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, REMS India, the Talent Acquisition Team Lead will drive strategic talent acquisition for India's workplace management/facility management business. You'll manage complex hiring initiatives, lead workforce planning efforts, and supervise a specialized team of 1-5 Talent Acquisition professionals. As a recruiting expert, you'll apply in-depth sourcing knowledge to solve complex talent challenges while shaping processes and influencing the future direction of talent acquisition for the business & clients across India.
Core Competencies:
Complex Hiring Initiatives & Workforce Planning
Lead large-scale hiring programs for Workplace Management/Facility Management across multiple locations
Partner with senior leaders to develop workforce plans aligned with growth targets
Forecast talent needs, identify gaps, and develop proactive sourcing strategies
In-Depth Technical Sourcing Knowledge
Apply advanced sourcing methodologies to reach passive and specialized talent
Design innovative multi-channel sourcing campaigns for hard-to-fill roles
Build talent communities and stay current on sourcing technologies and intelligence tools
Technical Recruiting Expertise & Guidance
Serve as subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex searches
Advise on market conditions, compensation trends, and talent availability
Act as trusted consultant to HR Business Partners and business leaders
Analytical Techniques for Complex Issues
Utilize data analytics to diagnose challenges and optimize key recruitment metrics
Generate market insights through competitor analysis and industry research
Create dashboards translating data into actionable workforce intelligence
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Supervise and develop 1-5 Talent Acquisition Specialists
Provide training, coaching, and performance management
Foster high-performance culture and identify succession talent
TA Process Improvements & Accountability
Own accountability for talent acquisition process excellence
Identify and implement improvements enhancing efficiency and candidate experience
Champion change management and measure process effectiveness
What your day-to-day will look like:
Manage and develop a team of 1-5 Talent Acquisition Specialists focused on Workplace Management/Facility Management business hiring
Lead complex, multi-location hiring initiatives and collaborate with business leaders on workforce planning, talent forecasting, and strategic hiring roadmaps
Apply advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive candidates for specialized technical positions
Provide hands-on guidance and training to team members on complex searches and technical recruiting challenges
Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions
Design and implement process improvements that enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate experience
Manage large hiring programs and cross-functional teams during peak demand or business expansion
Partner with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders to align talent strategies with business objectives
Lead employer branding and talent community initiatives specific to Workplace Management/Facility Management business
Oversee team performance metrics, ensuring delivery against SLAs and quality standards
Participate in TA Leadership Team forums, contributing to India-wide capability building and process design
Jump into critical searches personally when complexity, seniority, or business impact requires direct involvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that influence the future direction of TA for the business line
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher
12–15+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience with demonstrated team leadership
Proven track record managing complex hiring initiatives and workforce planning projects
Experience supervising and developing recruitment teams (1-5 direct reports minimum)
In-depth technical knowledge of advanced sourcing methodologies, tools, and platforms
Strong analytical skills with ability to utilize data for complex problem-solving
Demonstrated success implementing TA process improvements with measurable impact
Experience managing large hiring programs and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior business leaders
Advanced proficiency with ATS systems, recruitment technologies, and talent analytics platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in executive search or retained search environments
Background scaling recruitment functions within high-growth organizations
Prior involvement in employer branding, DEI initiatives, or workforce planning transformation
Experience implementing recruitment technology or process automation solutions
Track record influencing organizational strategy through talent insights
Familiarity with regional and global talent acquisition operating models
Ability to work in a fast paced and highly matrixed environment
What You Can Expect from Us:
At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. Our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognition, wellbeing, and professional growth is reflected in everything we do.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We recognize that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.
About JLL
We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.
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Location:
On-site –Bengaluru, KA, Mumbai, MH
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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!
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