Director, Talent Acquisition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Design and implement a proactive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization's growth, workforce planning objectives, and long-term business goals.

• Collaborate with senior and executive leadership to predict hiring needs, develop headcount plans, and prioritize recruitment efforts.

• Utilize market intelligence, competitive analysis, and emerging trends within the industry to refine the talent acquisition strategy.

• Convert data and hiring metrics into actionable insights, demonstrating the business impact.

• Personally oversee a requisition load focused on senior-level, critical, or highly complex positions.

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, assessment, offer negotiation, and closing candidates.

• Utilize direct sourcing, talent pipelining, referrals, and digital channels to attract both active and passive talent.

• Implement structured, competency-based interviewing and assessment techniques.

• Promote FranklinCovey's employer value proposition at all candidate interactions and recruitment marketing platforms.

• Create and provide a fair, engaging candidate experience throughout the onboarding process.

• Collect feedback from candidates and hiring managers to enhance the recruitment experience.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners.

• Establish performance expectations and KPIs; offer coaching, feedback, and support for career development.

• Encourage team members to innovate and enhance their professional skills.

• Build team capacity and resilience through effective workforce planning, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations and maintain documentation that is audit-ready for recruiting.

• Collaborate with Legal and HR to stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust recruitment processes and policies accordingly.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.

• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing people.

• Proven ability to operate as a player-coach, managing personal requisitions while leading a team.

• Knowledge of federal contractor compliance requirements, including OFCCP, EEO, and AAP obligations.

• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing talent acquisition strategies that align with business growth.

• In-depth knowledge of modern sourcing techniques, structured interview methodologies, and data-driven recruitment practices.

• Experience in consulting, professional services, or the learning and development sectors.

• Strong business acumen with the capability to turn talent data and market insights into persuasive narratives for executive stakeholders.

• Ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels, including C-suite and senior leadership.

• Familiarity with the nuances of state and local employment laws across various jurisdictions.

• Excellent communication, influence, and organizational skills with a focus on action and results.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15% variable pay.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Employee stock purchasing program.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off.

• Holiday pay.