CBRE Central Functions

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CBRE Central Functions
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Pricing - Senior Manager Owns and leads the overall financial modeling of multi-million-dollar real estate outsourcing pursuits, including org modeling, labor estimates, overhead, operating expense budgeting, fee analysis, benchmarking, and other financial analytics. Interacts with client through participation in introductory meetings pitches and contract negotiations. Supports the client relationship and business development activities with sector Sales & Client Solutions. What You'll Do Responsible for and has full ownership and leadership of price modeling, operating budgets, staffing models, and labor costs for mid to large scale real estate outsourcing pursuits. Contributes to the creation of a wide variety of customised, professional-quality materials for new pursuits and renewal contracts (most commonly written proposals, RFP responses, and graphical presentations) Leads and represents the Company in client-facing meetings for cultivation and business development efforts as required. Contributes to agendas of GWS Enterprise sector sales and leadership meetings. Manages collation of financial information from business lines and reporting in relation to the same as it pertains to new and renewal business. Develops strong working relationships with subject matter experts throughout the organization at the functional, account management and senior leader levels. Participates in process of key client plans and manage updates in partnership with finance. Coordinates, assigns, and oversees contributions from cross functional team members and subject matter experts involved in a business pursuit. Supports in implementing the client relationships internal communications plan to promote the sector initiatives, working with the Solution Excellence team as required. Mentors, coaches, and develops senior matrix team members, sharing expertise and raising commercial capability across the organisation. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university required. MBA preferred. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with the majority spent on commercial real estate and a proven track record in developing outsourcing solutions, pricing, and organizational development models. Background in finance, consulting, or analytics preferred. Ability to prepare analytics and reports in a pre-designed style and format. Ability to articulate commercial value in presentations. Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Create complex financial/business analysis and reports and review analysis prepared by others. Ability to analyse the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills. Experience working with large data sets and decipher multiple types of RFP models preferred. Why CBRE 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 (url removed). 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.
CBRE Central Functions
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation, is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management(L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams to deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate experience across CBRE GWS. What You'll Do Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen including internally /externally and through creating / updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit Acting as SME / point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting for example educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA / business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions. Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRG's and diversity communities' team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university Act as the candidate's liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate. Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high-quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates Promotes CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third-party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets. Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools. Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes. Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business. Ensure the team support the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications What You'll Need Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns) Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches Recruitment technology - ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping Excellent MS Office Skills. Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment Excellent stakeholder management & Business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities' partnerships and training suppliers Why CBRE 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 (url removed). 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.
CBRE Central Functions
Feb 06, 2026
Contractor
Payroll Administrator Ensure the accurate and timely processing, validation, and administration of payroll data for the UK & Ireland business, supporting an employee population of over 17,000. This role provides flexible support across data entry, validation, and administrative functions, acting as a subject matter expert on payroll systems and processes, and serving as a key contact for payroll queries and projects. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. What You'll Do Payroll Data Entry & Validation Collate, input, and validate all payroll data into the outsourced payroll system (e.g., Dayforce) via uploads and quick entry screens. Perform manual payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with business policies and statutory legislation. Reconcile payroll reports daily, up to final calculation, and validate integration files via system reports. Maintain accurate records for data audit purposes and ensure all relevant controls (including SOX) are performed. Process Management & Collaboration Ensure all data input and validation is completed within payroll deadlines and business cut-offs. Work collaboratively with other Specialists to proactively manage data errors, highlight issues to relevant data owners, and ensure timely corrections. Provide flexible cover for holidays and absences within the payroll teams. Collect payroll data from all sources and compile reports to meet statutory requirements. Customer Service & Query Resolution Act as the first point of contact for internal and external payroll-related queries, triaging and allocating cases via the case management system. Support business projects requiring payroll input or information, and provide subject matter expertise as needed. System & Process Improvement Act as a system champion (e.g., Dayforce), attending training, supporting functional testing for enhancements or upgrades, and identifying training needs within the team. Support year-end activities (e.g., P11d's) and other payroll-related projects as required. What You'll Need Some experience working within complex payroll departments with multiple payrolls with varying terms and conditions. Proven track record of high-volume payroll data input and validation. Experience completing manual payroll calculations and working to strict deadlines and cut-offs. Exposure to HR Shared Services environments and working under pressure with the ability to prioritise workloads. Excellent understanding of payroll and people processes. Why CBRE 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 (url removed). 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.
CBRE Central Functions
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Head of People - Northern Europe The Head of People is the People Partner to the President of the Northern Europe business, working with them and their leadership teams to deliver comprehensive support whilst creating and leading projects and strategic transformation initiatives that produces maximum value and output from employees so that the business delivers what is required of them to achieve its overall targets and business plans. The Head of People will be the coach, challenger, partner and trusted advisor to the President and Leadership Team. The incumbent will be an innovative thinker, focused on creating and delivering a People strategy that adds measurable value in key areas such as talent and development, learning and development, employee engagement, employer brand and People practices and policies, all of which focus on delivering exceptional customer outcomes. In addition, the incumbent will lead the People stream in important areas including M&A integrations, new wins and transitions, restructure programmes, cultural and organisational development programmes. Effective delivery in the Head of People role requires the incumbent to interface with local/regional leaders and the local/central People Function. The Head of People will work with the leadership team to embed a culture based on CBRE's RISE values which underpins high-performance, fairness, teamwork, growth and people development to achieve our vision and targets. The incumbent is a leader who understands the demands of driving a talent led business and therefore brings industry leading thinking across all areas of the People discipline to advance the People agenda and ultimately positions CBRE as a market-leading employer which provides a unique 'edge' when we are bidding for and retaining customers. To be successful the Head of People will be a visible and vocal leader, not afraid to be innovative or disruptive to achieve the best outcomes. At all times the Head of People will act with the highest amounts of integrity and professional standards. What You'll Do Analytics/Ai Use data and fact-based analysis to anticipate talent needs and provide insights to the business for competitive decision making Change Management Act as a change expert, making sure that employee engagement and communication is at the core of change programmes and supporting leaders in delivering change through people. Drive leaders to continuously challenge their structures so that they are constantly aligned to current business needs; support leaders in developing their structures to this end. Take the lead in managing works councils, trade unions or similar stakeholders/parties representing employee interests in the workplace. Culture Create and deliver initiatives that preserve and develop the organisational and regional culture Constantly review and assess the culture of the organisation through active, vocal engagement with leaders and managers and take any steps necessary to maintain CBRE's culture and RISE values Employee Engagement and Experience Lead the implementation and delivery of CBRE's employee engagement survey process and own the associated action plans following the survey Internal Stakeholders Contribute to the leadership team and act as a commercially astute business partner, coaching and challenging stakeholders where necessary so that their teams produce the outcomes required to deliver the business plan. Work with the President and leaders to deliver a compelling employee value proposition that differentiates us in the marketplace and supports/reinforces CBRE as an employer of choice. Build and maintain regular, high-quality contact with key internal stakeholders. Leadership Understand what is required in each area of the business and develop people plans that focus on the delivery of those outcomes. Provide leadership on People policies and processes, policy development (in line with country practices) and strategic implementation in support of achieving business plans and growth. Provide insight and practices from outside of CBRE to stretch internal thinking/practices and advise internal users on current and future market capabilities. Be visible and accessible to stakeholders and employees. As part of the People Leadership Team contribute to the broader leadership of People in AMS Ensure that the business is always compliant with internal policy requirements and external legal requirements and take all steps necessary to make sure this always remains the case. People Support Deliver People support that effectively meets the day-to-day requirements of the business. Provide tailored support in areas such as recruitment, employee relations and performance management whilst making sure that line managers are owning the delivery of all outcomes related to people management. Work closely with People Shared Services and Centres of Excellence to ensure business needs are met and a seamless, collaborative service is delivered to internal stakeholders by the whole People function. People Team Attract, recruit and retain members of the People Team and provide mentoring and career development. Motivate and lead the People Team and create a high-performance, delivery-based culture. Deliver active and regular communication to ensure business requirements are understood. Actively foster a culture of 'one team' across the network. Success in this role will be measured through defined targets as follows: Delivery of business revenue, profit targets, cashflow and other financial objectives as a key member of the leadership team Alignment across the region to the Local Operating Model Effective succession planning that develops and retains talent, measured through low attrition and high employee engagement scores Talent development and retention targets Achievement of the GWS Local NE business plan and People Team Roadmaps Why CBRE 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 (url removed). 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.