Director, Talent Acquisition

FranklinCovey

. Architect and drive a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth, workforce planning priorities, and long-range business objectives .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition strategy development, full-cycle recruitment, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights and modern sourcing methodologies to enhance recruitment processes and candidate experiences.

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Talent Acquisition Strategy DevelopmentFull-Cycle Recruitment ManagementPeople Leadership ExperienceData-Driven RecruitingFederal Contractor Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionStructured InterviewingSourcing MethodologiesRecruitment Metrics AnalysisWorkforce PlanningCompliance with OFCCPEEO and AAP ObligationsCandidate Experience DesignPerformance ManagementKPI Setting

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluenceOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingCoaching and Development

Industry Keywords

ConsultingProfessional ServicesLearning and DevelopmentMarket IntelligenceCompetitive Landscape AnalysisEmployer Value PropositionCandidate TouchpointsOnboardingFeedback MechanismsRegulatory Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and drive a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth, workforce planning priorities, and long-range business objectives
Partner with senior and executive leadership to anticipate hiring needs, shape headcount plans, and establish recruitment priorities
Leverage market intelligence, competitive landscape analysis, and emerging industry trends to evolve the talent acquisition approach
Translate data and hiring metrics into actionable insights and demonstrate business impact
Personally manage a requisition load focused on senior-level, critical, or high-complexity roles
Lead full-cycle recruitment across sourcing, assessment, offer negotiation, and close
Deploy direct sourcing, talent pipelining, referrals, and digital channels to engage active and passive talent
Apply structured, competency-based interviewing and assessment methodologies
Champion FranklinCovey's employer value proposition across candidate touchpoints and recruitment marketing channels
Design and deliver an equitable, engaging candidate experience through onboarding handoff
Gather candidate and hiring manager feedback to drive experience improvements
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners
Set performance expectations and KPIs; provide coaching, feedback, and career development support
Empower team members to innovate and develop professional skills
Build team capacity and resilience through workforce planning, cross-training, and knowledge sharing
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain audit-ready recruiting documentation
Partner with Legal and HR to monitor regulatory changes and update recruitment processes and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience
3+ years in a people leadership capacity
Demonstrated experience operating as a player-coach, managing a personal requisition load while leading a team
Working knowledge of federal contractor compliance requirements, including OFCCP, EEO, and AAP obligations
Proven track record of designing and executing talent acquisition strategies that scale with business growth
Deep expertise in modern sourcing methodologies, structured interviewing practices, and data-driven recruiting
Experience within consulting, professional services, or learning and development industries
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate talent data and market insights into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders
Skilled at building trusted relationships across all levels of an organization, including C-suite and senior leadership
Familiarity with state and local employment law nuances across multiple jurisdictions
Exceptional communication, influence, and organizational skills with a bias toward action and results

Benefits

Comp & perks

15% variable pay
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employee stock purchasing program
401(k)
Paid time off
Holiday pay