Early Career Program Manager - HR Talent Development

capgroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off and health benefits

Charitable matching gifts

Professional development resources

Job summary

Capital Group in London seeks an Early Career Program Manager to lead the development of its next generation of talent. You will oversee associate rotations, coach participants, and partner with business leaders to design meaningful opportunities.

You will work with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to deliver onboarding, learning initiatives and long-term placement planning, shaping Capital Group’s talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in talent development, talent management, learning and development, recruiting, HR, or program management.
• Experience coaching and developing early-career talent through internships or rotations.
• Passionate about helping individuals grow and thrive with coaching and guidance.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to identify development opportunities and workforce planning.
• Experience in recruiting activities, including assessment and interviews.
• Comfortable facilitating performance reviews and talent assessments.
• Experience designing or improving learning or talent programs.
• Strong collaboration across Talent Acquisition, HR, Learning & Development and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Capital’s next generation of talent through early career programs and rotations.
• Oversee associate performance, development, and placements during rotations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Business Partners and stakeholders to deliver the program.
• Design onboarding, learning initiatives and placement planning for full-time roles.
• Balance strategy with execution to provide a high-quality participant experience.

Skills

Talent development

Program management

Coaching

HR partnering

Job description

"I can be myself at work."

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness-and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

I can influence my income.

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

I can lead a full life.

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

I can succeed as an Early Career Program Manager at Capital Group.

As an Early Career Program Manager, you will play a critical role in developing Capital’s next generation of talent. You will serve as the direct manager for associates participating in Capital’s Early Career programs, providing coaching, feedback, and career development throughout their rotational experience. You will partner with business leaders to design meaningful rotation opportunities, oversee associate performance and development, and help facilitate successful long-term placement outcomes. You will collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Business Partners, and business stakeholders to execute a best‑in‑class early career experience, including internship programs, rotational assignments, onboarding, learning and development initiatives, and full‑time placement planning. Through your leadership, you will help shape the future of Capital’s enterprise talent pipeline.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

• You have 5+ years of experience in talent development, talent management, learning and development, recruiting, human resources, program management, or a related field.
• You have experience managing, coaching, and developing early-career talent through internship, rotational, leadership development, or comparable programs.
• You are passionate about helping individuals grow and thrive, and have a track record of providing meaningful coaching, feedback, and career guidance.
• You have experience partnering with business leaders and managers to identify development opportunities, assess talent, and support workforce planning decisions.
• You have participated in recruiting efforts, including candidate assessment, interviewing, selection, and offer discussions.
• You are comfortable facilitating performance reviews, calibration discussions, and talent assessment processes.
• You have experience designing, managing, or improving learning, development, or talent programs.
• You are highly collaborative and build strong partnerships across Talent Acquisition, HR, Learning & Development, and business teams.
• You enjoy balancing strategy and execution, translating business needs into scalable talent solutions while ensuring a high-quality participant experience.
• You have strong project and program management skills and can effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• You have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy using data, feedback, and insights to enhance programs and outcomes.
• You thrive in a dynamic, highly matrixed environment and bring strong judgment, communication, and influencing skills.

"I can learn more about Capital Group."

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people's lives thro