Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Executive Talent Acquisition Associate

Cushman & Wakefield$119K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Staffing
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in executive search, in-house or retained firm, focused on VP-level and above.
  • Strong understanding of global talent markets, especially in the Americas.
  • Exceptional skills in stakeholder management and influence at senior leadership levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex searches with urgency and confidentiality.
  • Proficient in market research, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead full-cycle executive searches for VP, SVP, and CXO roles across regions.
  • Partner with leadership and HR to define role requirements and hiring strategies.
  • Develop targeted sourcing strategies utilizing networks and market research.
  • Manage candidate engagement, ensuring a confidential and professional process.
  • Conduct in-depth assessments, including interviews and cultural fit evaluations.
  • Provide market insights to aid in succession planning and organizational design.
  • Negotiate offers and ensure competitive packages with compensation teams.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Senior Executive Talent Acquisition Associate

Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate, Executive Talent Acquisition to join our growing in-house executive recruiting team. This is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of executive hiring at Cushman and Wakefield.

As part of a team that is continuing to build something exceptional from the ground up, you will lead and manage end-to-end executive searches for senior leadership roles, including Vice President, Senior Vice President, and C-Suite positions across the Americas and, potentially, globally.

The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, driving executive hiring initiatives that directly impact our growth and success. You'll have the chance to innovate, influence, and make a visible impact in a dynamic environment where your ideas matter and your work truly moves the needle.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and lead full-cycle executive searches for VP, SVP, and CXO-level roles across multiple business units and geographies.
  • Partner with senior leadership and HR stakeholders to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies.
  • Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies, leveraging networks, market intelligence, and research to identify top-tier executive talent.
  • Manage candidate engagement and experience, ensuring a high-touch, confidential, and professional process.
  • Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and cultural fit evaluations.
  • Provide market insights and talent mapping to inform succession planning and organizational design.
  • Negotiate offers and collaborate with compensation teams to ensure competitive and equitable packages.
  • Maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal policies throughout the hiring process.
  • Represent the company as a brand ambassador in the executive talent market.


Qualifications
  • 8+ years proven experience in executive search, either in-house or with a retained search firm, focusing on VP-level and above.
  • Strong understanding of global talent markets, particularly across the Americas.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at the senior leadership level.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously with discretion and urgency.
  • Skilled in market research, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certifications in HR or related fields preferred.


Preferred Attributes
  • Experience recruiting across multiple industries or functional areas.
  • Familiarity with executive compensation structures and equity programs.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with global scope.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
NASDAQ

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