Senior Principal, Franchisee Selection

The Senior Franchisee Recruitment Leader (Senior Principal Team Leader, Franchisee Selection) is responsible for leading and overseeing all phases of franchisee selection for Chick-fil-A in Canada. This role leads a team, is responsible for the selection of new Operators, and will participate relocation and multi-Restaurant decisions.The Senior Franchisee Talent Selection Leader (Senior Principal Team Leader, Franchisee Selection) leads and oversees the franchisee selection process for Canada and partners with leadership to make all selection recommendations. They also lead the communication strategy and initiatives to senior leaders.The Senior Franchisee Talent Selection Leader (Senior Principal Team Leader, Franchisee Selection) has market insights that provide context and understanding of how selection decisions may impact the overall business and shares this insight with Division Leadership. This role represents the Franchisee Selection team as a subject matter expert and liaison with cross functional teams (formal, informal, working team, project team) throughout the organization.Responsibilities Interviewing and Selection Prepares for interviews by reviewing candidate applications, interview notes, and other information about the candidate while aligning future interview questions to the Operator competency model.Conducts focused interviews and is responsible for lead candidate recommendation for new Operator candidates to select the best Operator for each location.Influences partners on casting a wide net of candidates for each location while understanding the unique aspects of the community and/or concept type.Participates in the evaluation of current Franchisees through in-restaurant visits for multi-restaurant and relocations.Takes additional steps and initiative to connect with Operations Leads, SMEs, Real Estate, or others to make the best decision.Proactively engages in development opportunities to hone interview skills and bias identification. Team Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing team by offering guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to support growth.Lead by example, demonstrating accountability, integrity, and a strong work ethic.Cultivate a culture of inclusion, trust, and open communication, ensuring team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Selection Process Owner Utilizes parameters of organizational processes, systems, and policies to influence and make decisions.Creates an effective workflow that coordinates tasks and functions within a selection timeline to select the best Operator for each location.Proactively manages candidate pipelines and selection timelines to select strong franchisees within defined timelines.Consistently monitors and evaluates the selection process and implements changes as needed.Develops contingency plans to deal with unexpected situations in the selection process.Communicates strategy and initiatives to senior leaders and staff. Divisional Selection Influencer Has a strong understanding of the Division's strategic needs and how they can provide support and add value.Is fully prepared and participates in Division meetings and provides input on selection and business topics.Has market insights that allows for a strong understanding of how decisions and selections impact the overall business.Helps Divisional leadership think strategically about the current and future impact of selections on an assigned market/team.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired10+ years experience in a talent selection rolePreferred QualificationsSignificant experience selecting business leaders and proven track-record and passion for identifying talent and strengths in others.Proven track record in building, growing, developing, and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.Previous experience in restaurant industry is considered an assetStrong analytical and critical thinking skills.Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.Adaptability and flexibilityAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information in appropriate mannerAbility to serve as a brand ambassador, representing the organization with integrity and professionalism while promoting our purpose, values, vision and culture, both internally and externally.Foundational business acumenAbility to build relationships and communicate effectively to positively influence.Strong emotional intelligence.Ability to balance multiple, sometimes conflicting stakeholder interests.Ability to distill complex, disparate data into actionable insightsMinimum Years Of Experience10Travel Requirements30%Required Level Of EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experience