Manager - Talent Acquisition

JLL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to own end-to-end recruitment for Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, and Corporate Functions in the South region of India. You will source, screen, negotiate offers, and onboard candidates while partnering with leaders to meet hiring targets.

The role requires exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and campus recruiting capabilities, with travel across the South region as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on recruitment experience across multiple functions.
• Proven track record of filling diverse roles in competitive markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions in the South region.
• Source passive and active candidates through diverse channels and networks.
• Screen and assess candidates for technical and cultural fit with JLL.
• Coordinate interviews across offices and provide structured guidance to interview teams.
• Drive Early Career Program initiatives to build a strong pipeline.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Campus recruitment

Talent mapping

Diversity sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruitment analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

What this job involves:

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in attracting and securing top talent across our Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, and Corporate Functions teams throughout the South region while leading campus hiring initiatives. This individual contributor position puts you at the heart of building high-performing teams that drive our business forward.

You’ll own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and seamless onboarding transitions—ensuring every candidate experiences the excellence that defines JLL. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and you'll embody this commitment by partnering closely with business leaders across the South region to understand their talent needs and delivering strategic hiring solutions.

What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll leverage this network to identify exceptional candidates who will thrive in our dynamic commercial real estate environment. Your ability to build meaningful relationships with hiring managers in client-facing advisory roles and corporate support functions, analyze recruitment metrics, and adapt quickly to evolving market conditions will be essential as you manage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining an unwavering focus on candidate quality and experience.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Manage full-cycle recruitment for Leasing Advisory, Capital Markets, and Corporate Functions positions across the South region in India, from initial intake meetings with hiring managers through successful candidate onboarding

Source passive and active candidates through diverse channels including direct outreach, professional networking platforms, industry events, employee referrals, and creative sourcing strategies that tap into commercial real estate talent communities

Conduct thorough candidate screenings and assessments, evaluating both technical competencies—such as market knowledge, deal experience, and analytical capabilities—and cultural alignment with JLL's collaborative and innovative environment

Coordinate interview logistics across multiple South region offices, prepare hiring teams with structured interview guides, and facilitate calibration discussions to ensure consistent and equitable candidate evaluation

Support & drive the Early Career Program initiatives to build a robust pipeline of emerging talent

Negotiate compensation packages that balance candidate expectations with internal equity guidelines, partnering with HR and business leaders to structure competitive offers that reflect regional market dynamics and role complexity

Maintain recruitment dashboards and analytics, publishing bi-weekly updates that track key metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire effectiveness, candidate pipeline health, diversity representation, and regional hiring trends

Build and nurture relationships with hiring managers across Leasing, Capital Markets, and Corporate Functions through regular touchpoints, proactive communication, and consultative partnership that positions you as a trusted talent advisor

Drive post-offer engagement strategies that keep candidates excited and informed throughout their notice period, ensuring a smooth transition and strong Day 1 experience

Sound like you? To apply you need to:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

Minimum 8 years of hands-on recruitment experience, demonstrating progression in scope and complexity of searches managed

Proven track record of successfully filling diverse roles across multiple functions, with demonstrable ability to meet or exceed hiring targets and quality metrics in competitive talent markets

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate JLL's value proposition compellingly to candidates at all levels, from early career professionals to experienced advisors

Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including experience influencing senior leaders and managing competing priorities across multiple hiring managers in fast-paced, client-focused environments

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruitment analytics tools, and Microsoft Office suite

Deep understanding of current talent acquisition trends including social media recruitment, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, and diversity sourcing strategies

Flexibility to support campus recruitment activities, and occasional travel across the South region as business needs require

Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive recruitment practices that support diverse candidate pools

What we can do for you:

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.

Location:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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'repursuing.

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