Human Resources - Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager, AVP

Blackstone; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Blackstone seeks an experienced Learning & Development Program Manager to lead firmwide manager programs from design to execution. The role collaborates with HR, business leaders, and external partners to deliver impactful leadership training for a global workforce.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR-L&D, strong project management, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role in Berkeley Heights includes travel to NYC and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR with learning & development focus, preferably in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end firmwide manager program with multiple sessions and events.
• Develop and execute training needs and programs; monitor effectiveness.
• Support Global L&D in career landmark programs.
• Research external partners for design and delivery of programs.
• Build relationships across businesses and regions to support talent development.

Skills

HR experience

Project management

LMS proficiency

PowerPoint

Excel

Leadership development

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

AI knowledge

e-learning platforms

Job description

Human Resources - Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager, AVP

New Jersey

Full time

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

The Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager will work directly with the broader Talent team, HR Business Partners and the businesses to develop and execute comprehensive learning and leadership development solutions. This role will be primarily focused on firmwide management development and training programs to ensure Blackstone professionals have the right management skills to be successful.

This role is based in Berkeley Heights, NJ, but there will be an expectation of travel to the NYC office as needed (approximately once per week dependent on NY program dates and key in-person meetings).

Specific responsibilities include:

• End to end ownership of firmwide manager program that includes multiple sessions, e.g.,
  • Launch events
  • Ongoing learning using varied formats
  • Manage communications and attendance
  • Develop content, evaluating and revising programs
  • Liaise with leadership, HR and external partners
  • Create and project manage ongoing support resources
• Develop and execute training needs and programs; manage existing programs and devise plan for additional training needs; monitor for overall effectiveness and alignment to Blackstone standards
• Support efforts with Global L&D to build and facilitate firmwide “career landmark programs”
• Research and source external partners for design and delivery of programs
• Build relationships with colleagues across businesses/regions to better support their talent development needs
• Programs evaluation review and recommendations of content and process improvement for all firmwide programs
• Support leadership assessment needs
• Lead facilitation of specific training programs as necessary

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in HR, focus on learning & development or talent a plus; experience in Financial Services is preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Strong team player and willing to “roll up sleeves”
• Technology Skills: Strong proficiency in using technology and systems, particularly Learning Management Systems (LMS). Experience with AI, e-learning platforms and digital training tools is preferred
• Experience of developing relationships across businesses and global HR
• Results orientated; must drive strategy with experience to independently execute
• Superior communication skills – both written and verbal; experience to interact confidently with all levels of the organization and group
• High level of professionalism
• Must thrive in a dynamic global organization
• Must possess experience to work across a broad group and independently execute programs
• Outstanding Power Point and Excel skills

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range: $125,000 - $150,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.