About the role
The Talent Acquisition Program Director is a high-impact leadership role within CBRE's Global TA Team. This individual is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the LevelUp program, a strategic talent pipeline program designed to attract, develop, and convert early-stage professionals into Data Centre talent.
This role partners closely with the RPO vendor, senior stakeholders across the business, and a range of technical and program delivery partners. A significant proportion of the role (approximately 80%) is event-based, requiring regular travel and on-the-ground presence hiring events.
What You’ll Do
Program Leadership

• Own and drive day-to-day operational execution of the LevelUp program, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to the highest standard. • Translate the LevelUp Talent Acquisition strategy into actionable plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes. • Serve as the primary point of accountability for program performance, reporting progress to senior stakeholders

Events & Candidate Engagement

• Represent CBRE at approximately 80% of scheduled hiring events • Build and maintain strong relationships with telecom contractors, Meta community leads to maximize program reach and candidate quality. • Act as a visible, energetic ambassador for CBRE's employer brand within early talent markets.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with Korn Ferry, ensuring contractual obligations are met and delivery is aligned with CBRE's LevelUp program goals. • Engage with telecom contractors and external delivery partners, maintaining clear expectations, timelines, and quality standards. • Escalate risks or performance concerns to the Head of TA in a timely and structured manner.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the LevelUp TA strategy, providing market insight, candidate feedback, and operational learnings. • Track, analyze, and report on key program metrics including pipeline volume, conversion rates, event ROI, and offer acceptance data. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and program outcomes.

What You’ll Need: Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred • 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including 5+ years in Early Careers or hiring event management within a complex or global organization; equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree • Demonstrable experience managing or contributing to structured talent programs (e.g. graduate schemes, internship pipelines, LevelUp-style initiatives) • Proven track record of working with third-party vendors or RPO • Strong event management background with comfort representing an organization externally at scale • Experience working cross-functionally across HR, business stakeholders, and external partners

Desired Skills:
Talent & Program Management

• Early careers / graduate program design • Pipeline and conversion tracking • Employer branding and EVP communication • Candidate experience design

Stakeholder & Vendor Skills

• Vendor / RPO relationship management • Executive stakeholder communication • Contract and SLA management • Cross-functional collaboration

Operational & Analytical

• Reporting and data-driven decision making • ATS and HRIS platform proficiency • Project and program coordination • Budget and resource management

Personal Attributes

• High energy and confident public presence • Strong written and verbal communication • Comfort with ambiguity and change • Collaborative and solutions-focused mindset

Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).