Harlem Children's Zone · 1 day ago
Director, Talent Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expHarlem Children's Zone is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York. They are seeking a Director of Talent Development to lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives that drive employee growth and organizational performance while integrating Learning & Development with broader Talent Management frameworks.
Social Impact
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, or related field
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
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, or related field
Professional certifications (e.g., CPLP, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Experience in a global, high-growth, or matrixed environment
Background in organizational development and change management
Benefits
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.)
Company
Harlem Children's Zone
HCZ is a non-profit organization that aims to end child poverty through innovative education programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anne Williams-Isom
Chief Executive Officer
Kwame Owusu-Kesse
Chief Executive Officer
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