[Hiring] Director, Talent Acquisition @FranklinCovey

Role Description

FranklinCovey is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Talent Acquisition who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. This is a true player-coach role; you'll set the vision and direction for how we attract and hire exceptional talent, while also rolling up your sleeves to personally own a requisition load across key searches. You'll lead and inspire a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, and continuously evolve our hiring approach to keep FranklinCovey competitive in a rapidly changing talent landscape.

Essential Job Functions

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning:
  • Architect and drive a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy that aligns with FranklinCovey's 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 clear recruitment priorities across business units.
  • Leverage market intelligence, competitive landscape analysis, and emerging industry trends to continuously sharpen and evolve our talent acquisition approach.
  • Translate data and hiring metrics into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and demonstrate the business impact of talent acquisition.
• Player-Coach Recruiting Execution:
  • Personally manage a requisition load alongside the team, with a focus on senior-level, critical, or high-complexity roles that require elevated attention and expertise.
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment across sourcing, assessment, offer negotiation, and close, modeling best practices for the broader team.
  • Deploy a diverse mix of sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, talent pipelining, referrals, and digital channels, to reengage both active and passive talent.
  • Apply structured, competency-based interviewing and assessment methodologies to ensure consistent, objective, and bias-aware hiring decisions.
• Employer Brand & Candidate Experience:
  • Champion FranklinCovey's employer value proposition (EVP), ensuring it is authentically reflected across all candidate touchpoints and recruitment marketing channels.
  • Design and deliver a candidate experience that is equitable, engaging, and reflective of FranklinCovey's mission and values, from first contact through onboarding handoff.
  • Continuously gather candidate and hiring manager feedback to identify gaps and drive experience improvements.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Set clear performance expectations and KPIs; provide regular coaching, feedback, and career development support to help team members grow.
  • Create an environment where team members are empowered to innovate, experiment with new sourcing approaches, and develop their professional skills.
  • Build team capacity and resilience through proactive workforce planning, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
• Compliance, Risk & Governance:
  • Ensure all talent acquisition practices are fully compliant with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including the maintenance of accurate and audit-ready documentation of recruiting activity, candidate disposition records, and selection rationale.
  • Partner with Legal and HR team to monitor regulatory changes and proactively update recruitment processes and policies accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including 3+ years in a people leadership capacity

Requirements

• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA
• Employee stock purchasing program
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• And more