Performance & People Development Coach

Unclassified; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unclassified is seeking a Performance & People Development Coach who thrives on unlocking potential and boosting output across the organization.

You will partner with managers and staff at all levels to diagnose blockers, design practical development plans, and ensure accountability.

This role emphasizes early detection of disengagement, building trusted support, and sustaining high performance company-wide.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional experience in a people-facing role.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to invite real issues.
• Proven talent-spotting and development capability.
• HR experience not required, but talent development track record is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach department managers and staff to raise productivity and output.
• Conduct one-on-one sessions to identify needs and provide encouragement.
• Diagnose barriers and build practical improvement plans.
• Follow up to ensure accountability and progress.
• Serve as a trusted support system across the organization.
• Foster genuine relationships and leadership presence daily.

Skills

People development

Motivation

Talent spotting

Communication

HR awareness (not required)

Job description

Performance & People Development Coach | $150k $200k/Year

This is a people-first performance coach role someone who lives and breathes people and knows how to get the best out of everyone in the building. This isn't hiring and firing; it's sitting down with department managers, mid-level employees, and entry-level staff to understand where they're stuck and unlock more output. You'll be the person who notices someone is running on empty before a big push and resets the plan, who sits with a manager whose numbers are slipping and gets to the real reason, then puts a plan in place and checks back in. A support system for the entire company, top to bottom.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Development

• Coach department managers, mid-level employees, and entry-level staff to raise productivity and output
• Sit down one-on-one to understand where people need encouragement and support
• Identify where individuals and teams are stuck and build practical plans to move them forwardFollow up consistently to keep people accountable and on track

Performance Optimization

• Optimize output across every stage and level of the company
• Diagnose the real reasons behind slipping numbers and address them directly
• Work with managers to strengthen team performance
• Get people to raise real issues substance, not fluff

Culture & Support

• Serve as a trusted support system for existing employees across the organization
• Build genuine relationships and rapport at every level
• Bring strong people instincts and steady leadership presence to daily interactions

Qualifications

• At least five years in the workforce
• A natural ability to understand, motivate, and develop people at every level
• A genuine gift for drawing the best out of others
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to get people to open up about real issues
• HR experience is not required but you must have a proven ability to spot and develop talent