Early Talent Strategy Lead

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K & Roth

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Training programs

Thrive program

Matching gifts

Mental health support

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an Early Talent Relationship Manager to lead early career strategy across the Eastern United States. In this highly visible role, you'll help shape the future workforce of a global organization by driving internship and early career programs, partnering with business leaders, and creating pathways that connect top talent to rewarding careers.

With more than 60 years of internship program success and strong executive sponsorship, you'll elevate an already industry‑leading

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in recruiting, talent management, HR business partnering, organizational development, or workforce planning.
• Experience supporting university recruiting, internship programs, early careers, or talent development initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% throughout the Eastern U.S.
• Financial services, insurance, or professional services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the early talent strategy for the Eastern U.S., helping shape the future talent pipeline for Gallagher.
• Partner with senior business leaders to identify workforce needs and develop innovative recruiting and development strategies.
• Build and strengthen relationships across divisions to drive alignment, engagement, and accountability for early talent initiatives.
• Oversee regional campus recruiting strategies, university partnerships, and talent attraction efforts.
• Lead workforce planning activities, including internship and early career hiring targets, allocation planning, and performance tracking.
• Analyze program data and participant outcomes to continuously improve recruiting effectiveness, program impact, and ROI.
• Deliver exceptional internship and career development experiences that inspire and retain high‑potential talent.
• Collaborate with leaders and program participants to provide coaching, development opportunities, and career guidance.

Skills

Recruiting

Talent management

HR business partnering

Organizational development

Workforce planning

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gallagher is seeking an Early Talent Relationship Manager to lead early career strategy across the Eastern United States. In this highly visible role, you'll help shape the future workforce of a global organization by driving internship and early career programs, partnering with business leaders, and creating pathways that connect top talent to rewarding careers.

With more than 60 years of internship program success and strong executive sponsorship, you'll elevate an already industry‑leading