Director of Talent Management

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

ESOP participation

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New York City seeks a Director of Talent Management to drive talent development and organizational growth. This role involves strengthening the employee lifecycle, advising leaders on talent practices, and implementing inclusive talent programs. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of HR experience, strong skills in performance management, and familiarity with key HR tools. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 – 150,000 annually, along with a bonus and ESOP participation. This is a hybrid role, blending remote and onsite work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 5+ years of recruiting experience.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the employee lifecycle through learning initiatives.
• Advise leaders on talent practices.
• Build frameworks for coaching and development.
• Manage performance cycles across teams.
• Embed equity and inclusion principles within talent programs.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Performance Management

Leadership Development

Organizational Development

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Airtable

Salesforce

Insperity (HRIS)

Lattice

Job description

Overview

A premier real estate and economic development consulting firm is seeking a Director of Talent Management to join the team in New York City. This is a unique opportunity to drive impact at a mission-driven, employee-owned firm. With offices across major U.S. cities and projects spanning from Brooklyn to Medellín, it offers a dynamic environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand.

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of progressive HR experience and 5+ years of recruiting experience
• Strong expertise in TA, performance management, L&D, leadership development, and organizational development
• Familiar with Airtable, Salesforce, Insperity (HRIS), and Lattice
• Prior experience in consulting or professional services
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification, a plus!

What You’ll Do

• Strengthen the employee lifecycle through initiatives that expand learning, capability growth, and career development
• Advise leaders on talent practices, from hiring approaches to development planning
• Build simple, scalable frameworks that support coaching, feedback, and team development
• Oversee tools that integrate performance data, learning activity, and talent insights
• Assess organizational needs to determine skill priorities, emerging roles, and mobility paths
• Deliver core development offerings including multi‑session training, targeted workshops, and firmwide learning events
• Manage performance cycles to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across teams
• Embed equity and inclusion principles within all talent programs

What Success Looks Like

• A cohesive talent strategy is embedded across the organization and actively used by senior leadership
• Clear pathways for employee growth and internal mobility are established and widely adopted
• Learning programs deliver measurable skill development
• Performance management cycles are completed reliably and reflect fair, consistent expectations
• Managers demonstrate increased capability in coaching, developing, and evaluating their teams
• Talent data is routinely analyzed and applied to decision making

Salary Range: $130,000 – 150,000 annually, based on experience

Other Compensation: Bonus + ESOP participation

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.