Director, Talent Development
Harlem Children's Zone, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks a mission-aligned
Director of Talent Development
to join our Human Resources team. The Director of Talent Development will bring a passion for HCZ's mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. This role is a strategic, forward-thinking leader responsible for enterprise-wide learning initiatives that drive employee growth, leadership capability, and organizational performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence, strategic foresight, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership.
For more information, refer to the organization’s guidance on opportunities to work at Harlem Children’s Zone.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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 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 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
Benefits 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.)
Salary range: $130K-$140K per year, with the opportunity for an annual performance bonus and participation in deferred bonus programs. To apply, please submit through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools will not provide work visas for candidates who require sponsorship. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.
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Director of Talent Development
to join our Human Resources team. The Director of Talent Development will bring a passion for HCZ's mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. This role is a strategic, forward-thinking leader responsible for enterprise-wide learning initiatives that drive employee growth, leadership capability, and organizational performance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence, strategic foresight, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership.
For more information, refer to the organization’s guidance on opportunities to work at Harlem Children’s Zone.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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 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 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
Benefits 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.)
Salary range: $130K-$140K per year, with the opportunity for an annual performance bonus and participation in deferred bonus programs. To apply, please submit through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools will not provide work visas for candidates who require sponsorship. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.
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