Early Career Program Manager – HR Talent Development

504 CGCG-US CG Companies Global-US; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Group seeks an Early Career Program Manager to cultivate the next generation of talent through structured rotations, onboarding, and development initiatives. You will serve as the direct manager for associates in early career programs, providing coaching, feedback, and career guidance throughout rotations and placements.

You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to design meaningful rotation opportunities and ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years in talent development, learning or HR programs.
• Experience coaching and developing early-career talent.
• Strong collaboration with business leaders and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead as direct manager for associates in Early Career programs.
• Design rotation opportunities and oversee performance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HRBPs to deliver programs.

Skills

Talent development

Coaching

Program management

HR collaboration

Stakeholder management

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 through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day.

Southern California Base Salary Range: $141,648-$226,637

New York Base Salary Range: $150,155-$240,248

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings. You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Capital Group is one of the largest and most trusted financial companies in the world, with the goal of improving people's lives through successful investing. Our shared values of integrity, client focus, long‑term view, diverse perspectives and community inspire our associates every day. A career at Capital Group means having countless opportunities to explore, grow and succeed.

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