At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. And our welcoming, respectful and inclusive culture provides opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What is the Global Talent Acquisition team responsible for?

Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) is responsible for leading programs and strategies designed to build a competitive advantage through the acquisition of high-caliber talent.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Partner?

The Talent Acquisition Partner will take a consultative approach to proactively develop and execute recruiting strategies for our Innovation & Technology functions and corporate early career programs, ensuring the successful acquisition of top talent.

Develop collaborative partnerships with hiring managers to determine hiring needs.

Actively participate as an integrated talent acquisition partner to influence and drive business results through recruitment activities.

Actively develop a deep understanding of the business to help form a cohesive, actionable recruiting strategy. 

Proactively recruit, source, and hire qualified candidates in a multi-site environment across all levels of the organization with a focus on inclusion. Lead the interview, selection, and offer processes.

Effectively manage vendor and agency partnerships when required. 

Partner with hiring leaders to understand talent needs and proactively conduct research to create innovative sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines.  

Leverage market intelligence and data to advise on hiring decisions and set realistic expectations.

Diagnose key issues and challenges during the recruiting process and work with hiring partners to drive to quick solutions.

Partner closely with HR colleagues in Business Partnering, Risk and Compensation. 

Ensure the selection process complies with company policies, state/federal laws and regulations and divisional employment strategy.  

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

Minimum of 5 years of progressive recruiting experience in a corporate and/or agency environment, with a focus on Innovation & Technology roles. 

Preferred recruitment background within a financial services firm or asset management company.

Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to consult at all levels and guide the business on decisions.

Solid working knowledge with Talent Management Systems (Workday).

Team player with the ability to work independently. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills including cold calling, and networking. 

Excellent customer service with the ability to consistently engage candidates. 

Expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, search engines, job sites, social networks, and other search tools.

Strong business acumen is needed to understand business environment and structure.

Must be based in St. Petersburg, FL or Baltimore, MD, with the ability to work in-office two days per week.

6-month contract with possible extension or conversion.

This is a full-time contract where you will work approximately 37.5 hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $50 - $55 (dependent on location and function) USD per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. 

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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. 

If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.