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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 people and empowering them to thrive, 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.   

About JLL

We’re JLL, a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. As a Fortune 200 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 115,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential.

 

JLL has launched Accelerate, its 2030 strategy, a bold, company-wide commitment to transforming how we operate, compete, and grow. This is not incremental change. It is a fundamental reimagining of JLL.

 

What the job involves:

 

The Senior Director HR Business Partner for JLL Technologies (JLLT) group exists to make that transformation successful from the inside out. This is not a support role. It is a strategic partnership role — embedded in HR leadership, driving the people agenda for the function itself, and ensuring HR has the talent, organizational health, and operational discipline to lead enterprise-wide change.  This is a role for someone who understands that credibility starts at home — that HR can only transform the business if it is willing to transform itself first. You will bring commercial rigor, strategic depth, and self-awareness to know that serving HR means holding it to the highest standard. 

As HRBP JLLT, you will be the primary HR partner globally — embedded in the function's strategic agenda and accountable for ensuring people practices reflect the excellence we expect across the enterprise.  This role reports into the Global Head of HR, Corporate Functions & JLL Technologies and is based in Chicago and is hybrid with three days in the office. 

 

• Be the strategic HR partner to the JLLT leadership team, supporting the executive leadership team.

• Drive organizational design work ensuring the function is structured to deliver, roles are clear, and we practice what we advise the business to do.

• Build and execute a talent strategy that identifies capability gaps, builds leadership strength, and ensures HR has the skills to lead in a rapidly changing environment.

• Manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgment, modeling the discipline and care we expect from HRBPs across the business.

• Turn data into insight — using engagement, attrition, and workforce analytics to help leaders see themselves clearly and act accordingly.

What your day-to-day will look like:

 

Partner and lead execution with the JLL Technologies leadership team on transformation and long-term strategic planning on operating models and talent development in context of AI, digitization and globalization influenced by Accelerate 2030 strategy, translating to specific programs and initiatives focused on OD, capability and skills development, aligned with the overall Talent strategy.

 

• Partner with the leadership on organizational design — including structural changes, role redesign, spans and layers, and the implications of HR’s evolving operating model.

• Support change management across transformation initiatives — designing and delivering employee communication, engagement, and transition plans.

• Lead organizational effectiveness initiatives including culture transformation, change management, and employee engagement programs for the function.

• Lead workforce planning globally, identifying capability requirements for the future state and building plans to address gaps through hiring, development, or redeployment.
• Provide executive coaching and advisory support to senior leaders and their teams navigating the complexity of leading through transformation.

• Develop and execute operational strategy to execute programs aligned with People strategy to attract, retain, and develop top talent and across the talent lifecycle for the function. This includes Talent reviews and succession planning, yearend performance and rewards planning, People Surveys action planning and execution, etc

• Lead on complicated employee relations matters, bringing rigorous judgment and a risk-aware mindset.

• Partner with Rewards CoE to ensure Compensation ranges are appropriately aligned to specific needs of stakeholder groups.

• Manage ongoing compensation interventions including promotions, retentions, etc and ensuring appropriate compensation decisions aligned with budgets and the compensation ranges.

• Ensure recognition programs are appropriately aligned with the Strategic focus areas for the function and effectively adopted to drive engagement.

• Foster an inclusive culture that achieves the culture and employee engagement objectives.

• Use HR analytics — engagement trends, attrition data, succession bench strength — to surface insights that inform leadership decisions.

• Partner with the TA team on hiring strategy, ensuring talent acquisition reflects the capability profile the function needs now and in the future.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong track record as a strategic HR Business Partner in complex, matrixed organizations (3- 5 years within technology experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience supporting large scale complex organizations.
• Proven success partnering globally with executive and senior leaders as a strategic thought partner.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through change and transformation.
• Strong analytical, project management, change management capabilities and implementation.    
• Excellent communication skills and executive leadership presence.

 

Why This Role, Why Now

 

JLL's Accelerate strategy is setting the direction for the next five years. The decisions being made right now will shape the company much longer than that. The HR leader in this role will have a direct line of influence on those decisions, not as a support function, but as a genuine strategic partner with a seat at the table. If you want a role where your judgment matters, your impact is visible, and the work is genuinely consequential, this is it.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

190,000.00 – 225,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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're pursuing.

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