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.

About the Department

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 organisational 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.

How You Will Add Value

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 organisational 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.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

Significant Talent Acquisition leadership experience within a global organisation.

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 organisational 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.

Work Schedule & Location

Location: New York, Boston, San Matteo, St Pete, London, Edinburgh

This role will require 3 days per week in one of the above offices.

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As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.