Senior Talent Acquisition Leader, EMEA - Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, EMEA, to shape the hiring strategy across the region. You will lead a small team of Talent Acquisition Advisors and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver high-caliber hires in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

The role emphasizes direct sourcing and headhunting, passive talent engagement, and building robust pipelines. You will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring an exceptional candidate

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition teams.
• Track record in headhunting and direct sourcing for senior roles.
• Ability to engage passive talent in competitive markets.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor TA Advisors to deliver end-to-end hiring.
• Own recruitment delivery for key functions across EMEA.
• Set KPIs and drive process improvements.
• Develop market intelligence and talent pipelines.
• Champion candidate experience aligned with Cushman & Wakefield brand.

Skills

TA leadership

Head hunting

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

Data-driven

English fluency

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, EMEA, to shape the hiring strategy across the region. You will lead a small team of Talent Acquisition Advisors and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver high-caliber hires in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

The role emphasizes direct sourcing and headhunting, passive talent engagement, and building robust pipelines. You will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring an exceptional candidate