Manager, Early Career Programs & Talent Development

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney is seeking a Manager, Early Career Programs to design, implement, and manage comprehensive internship and post-graduate rotational programs, aligning with workforce planning and long-term talent development.

The role partners with business leaders, HR, universities, and community partners to build a sustainable, diverse pipeline and to drive engagement, retention, and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 6 years of experience in human resources, talent development or diversity & inclusion.
• Experience supporting campus recruitment and university relations.
• Proven ability to design, implement and manage inclusion, leadership, or talent development initiatives.
• Experience leading programs that drive associate growth, retention and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-wide initiatives and build strategic partnerships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills to engage leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide early career talent programs to include internships and early career rotational programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage end-to-end program cycles, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance evaluation, and offboarding.
• Create and deliver program curriculum such as workshops, cohort experiences, leadership exposure opportunities, and developmental coaching.
• Establish success metrics and accountability frameworks for continuous process improvement.
• Monitor and report on program effectiveness through metrics, participant feedback, and business outcomes; implement enhancements as needed.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to build strong early talent pipelines and campus recruitment strategies.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, technical schools, community organizations, and professional development programs.
• Represent the organization at campus events, career fairs, and external early-career networks.
• Train and support managers who host early-career talent, ensuring clarity in expectations and coaching best practices.
• Integrate inclusion and belonging principles into all aspects of early career programming and outreach.

Skills

Talent development

Campus relations

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusion

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Hancock Whitney is seeking a Manager, Early Career Programs to design, implement, and manage comprehensive internship and post-graduate rotational programs, aligning with workforce planning and long-term talent development.

The role partners with business leaders, HR, universities, and community partners to build a sustainable, diverse pipeline and to drive engagement, retention, and measurable outcomes.