Director, Talent Development

Harlem Children's Zone(HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Director of Talent Development to join our Human Resources Team.

The Director of Talent Development will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and influential Director of Talent Development to lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives that drive employee growth, leadership capability, and organizational performance. This role is a key architect of our talent strategy, integrating Learning & Development (L&D) with broader Talent Management and Performance Management frameworks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence, strategic foresight, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership.

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• 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

Who you are

• 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

What you'll do

Strategic Learning Leadership

• 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

Program Design, Facilitation & Delivery

• 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)

Learning Analytics & Impact Measurement

• 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

Integration with Talent & Performance Management

• 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

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 3/2 Hybrid

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional benefits include:

• 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.)

The salary range for this position is $130K-$140K per year, with the opportunity to receive an annual performance bonus, as well as participation in our deferred bonus programs. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools will not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE