
Director, Talent Development
Harlem Children's Zone
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with organizational goals, workforce needs, and future capabilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on learning, leadership development, and performance enablement
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and capability building across all levels of the organization
- Lead the design and facilitation of scalable learning programs, including onboarding, technical training, DEI, compliance, and leadership development
- Conduct learning needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities
- Oversee blended learning experiences using modern platforms and instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)
- Define and track KPIs to measure learning effectiveness, engagement, and business impact
- Leverage data and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to inform decision-making and optimize program ROI
- Partner with People Analytics to ensure alignment with broader HR metrics and reporting
- Align L&D initiatives with performance management systems (e.g., Lattice) and succession planning frameworks
- Support talent reviews, assessments, and the use of tools such as the 9-box model to identify and develop high-potential talent
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to embed learning into career development and performance processes
- Lead and develop a high-performing L&D team and manage external training partners
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to co-create learning solutions that meet business needs
- Communicate with clarity and influence across all levels, demonstrating executive presence and strategic thinking
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, with 3+ years in a leadership role
- Proven success in designing and executing enterprise-wide L&D strategies
- Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance consulting
- Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., LearnUpon, LinkedIn Learning) and performance systems (e.g., Lattice)
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPLP, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) are preferred
- Experience in a global, high-growth, or matrixed environment is preferred
- Background in organizational development and change management is preferred
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salaries
- No-cost health insurance
- Annual performance bonuses
- Deferred bonus programs
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
L&D strategy developmentlearning needs assessmentinstructional designadult learning principlesperformance consultingKPI trackingdata analysisblended learningprogram ROI optimizationfacilitation of learning programs
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcommunicationstakeholder managementinfluencecollaborationrelationship buildingleadershipteam developmentexecutive presencecontinuous learning advocacy
Certifications
CPLPCPTDSHRM-SCPSPHR