Sr. Manager, Talent Development
$100,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Buffalo, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Manager, Talent Development responsible for end-to-end training and development programs from onboarding through ongoing development, aligned with brand values and employee lifecycle. Leads design, development, delivery, and evaluation of programs (management 101, anti-harassment, onboarding, interviewing effectiveness, competency alignment), tracks ROI and engagement trends, prepares reports, and drives continuous improvement. Oversees performance management processes (annual reviews, goal setting, feedback), ensures compliance with pay-for-performance models, and partners with leadership to identify development needs, career growth, and promotion plans. Manages talent branding, onboarding, and new-hire orientation; fosters a welcoming, collaborative environment and maintains confidential handling of sensitive information. Requires strong communication, strategic thinking, instructional design/learning principles, and ability to operate across a matrixed organization. 7–10 years HR experience with 5+ years in training & development; bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; 0–5% travel; salary range $100k–$130k (Western New York).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or relevant degree preferred
- Seven to ten years of experience in Human Resources
- At least 5 years focused on designing training & development programs for employee development, onboarding and retention
- Experience in learning and development
- Prior consulting or professional services experience preferred
- Experience with Predictive Index preferred
- Travel: 0% to 5% domestic and/or global
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
- Demonstrated project/program management experience
- Knowledge of adult learning principles
- Experience working in a learning and development organization
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree required or preferred
- HR practices and labor legislation understanding
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