Head of Global Talent Acquisition

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in supporting business growth by attracting, hiring and retaining exceptional talent across all regions and business areas. Working closely with Talent Management, Human Resources Business Partners and senior leaders, the team combines recruitment expertise, workforce planning, market intelligence and talent insights to build future-ready talent pipelines and strengthen organizational capability. You will be joining us at an exciting stage in our development, having recently implemented a talent intelligence platform we’re looking for someone to lead us through, the next chapter of our journey, helping us navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.

• Define and deliver Franklin Templeton’s global talent acquisition strategy.

• Create a consistent global recruitment framework while allowing flexibility to meet regional market requirements.

• Lead all recruitment activity worldwide across experienced hire, early career and executive.

• Partner with business leaders to align hiring with workforce plans.

• Build a proactive talent strategy that strengthens organizational capability and succession planning.

• Drive adoption of artificial intelligence and recruitment technologies.

• Enhance employer branding and talent marketing strategies.

• Use analytics to improve hiring outcomes and decision making.

• Lead and develop a high-performing global Talent Acquisition team.

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Significant Talent Acquisition leadership experience within a global organization.

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide recruitment strategies across multiple international markets.

• Experience across executive, professional and early careers hiring.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Professional Human Resources or Talent Acquisition qualification preferred.

• Executive Search, Workforce Planning or Talent Management certifications advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of recruitment technology and automation, including ATS, CRM platforms, recruitment marketing tools, talent intelligence platforms and AI platforms.

• Strong workforce planning and organizational capability knowledge.

• Ability to use market intelligence and analytics to guide decisions.

Soft Skills

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking.

• Executive stakeholder influence and partnership skills.

• Excellent communication and change leadership capabilities.

• Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.

• Collaborative leadership style with high integrity and accountability.

Location: New York, Boston, San Mateo, St Petersburg, London, Edinburgh

This role will require 3 days per week in the office.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards, designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off, and a wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $180,000 - $250,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year

- Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being

- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits

- Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities

- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement

- Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.