Manager, Business Services Talent Integration

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Business Services Talent Integration Manager designing and executing integration experiences for non-lawyer professionals. Collaborating with HR and Talent Acquisition to enhance onboarding and retention at elite law firm.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing onboarding and integration programs for Business Services professionals, with a focus on stakeholder management, project management, and effective communication. Proficient in analyzing onboarding metrics to enhance the employee experience and support talent management initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent ManagementOnboarding Program DesignStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementData Analysis

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Onboarding Program DesignIntegration PlanningMetrics AnalysisLearning and DevelopmentHR Operations

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAttention to DetailJudgmentIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Manager ToolkitsTemplatesGuidesCommunications

Industry Keywords

Business ServicesTalent AcquisitionEmployee ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationIntegration Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the post day 1 onboarding and integration experience for Business Services hires through the first 90 days of employment
Design and manage role and level specific integration plans for Business Services professionals, with enhanced support for senior and priority hires
Coordinate stakeholder introductions, integration touchpoints, and milestone reviews to support early engagement and performance readiness
Partner cross functionally with Business Services leadership, Human Resources, Learning & Development, and other departments to ensure a seamless integration experience
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on the rollout and scaling of day 1 firm orientation across additional U.S. offices
Leverage firm competencies and Business Services career frameworks to support consistent, high quality integration experiences
Develop onboarding and integration materials, including plans, guides, templates, communications, and manager toolkits for Business Services roles
Coach people managers on best practices for integrating and developing new hires
Identify relevant metrics and analyze data to assess onboarding effectiveness, participation trends, and early indicators of success
Identify gaps in onboarding workflows and lead cross functional solutions to improve the Business Services employee experience for new hires
Support special projects and initiatives within the Business Services Talent Management team as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent management, onboarding, learning and development, or HR operations
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering post‑day 1 onboarding or integration programs for non‑lawyer or professional staff populations
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across functions and levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to exercise sound judgment, operate independently, and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package