Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment is seeking a Talent Enablement Partner (VP) in New York, NY. The role blends talent management, HR business partnering, and strategic HR leadership to support a leading financial services institution.

You will shape talent strategies, drive development and succession, and partner with executives to address organizational challenges. Fluent communication, SHRM-SCP/SPHR accreditation, and a track record in banking are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience in financial services or banking.
• Strong exposure to talent management and HR business partnering.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certifications are highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Hybrid work in New York with regional bank experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise talent management initiatives across the organization.
• Serve as trusted advisor to business leaders on HR strategy.
• Design and implement development, succession, performance, retention and engagement programs.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Leverage HR analytics, metrics, and reporting to inform decisions.
• Prepare reports to HR leadership and senior executives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Talent management

HR business partnering

Learning & development

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading financial services institution to hire a Talent Enablement Partner (VP) in New York, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives at the intersection of talent management, organizational development, and strategic HR partnership.

This role will play a critical part in shaping talent strategies across the organization while serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders. You'll lead key talent initiatives focused on development, succession planning, performance management, retention, and employee engagement, while also partnering with leadership on broader HR and organizational challenges.

The position combines strategic talent management, learning and development, workforce planning, employee relations, HR analytics, and project leadership. You'll have the opportunity to influence business outcomes by developing programs that strengthen organizational capability and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading enterprise talent management initiatives, including talent development, succession planning, performance management, retention, and engagement programs.
• Driving learning and development strategies to enhance workforce capability and organizational effectiveness.
• Managing complex HR projects and programs from design through implementation, partnering with stakeholders across the business.
• Leveraging HR analytics, metrics, and reporting to generate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and reports to HR leadership and senior executives.
• Managing relationships with external consultants and vendors to support strategic HR initiatives.
• Ensuring HR programs and processes remain aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Supporting diversity, inclusion, employee wellbeing, and culture-building initiatives across the organization.
• Partnering with business leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and talent strategy matters.

We're looking for someone with 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to both talent management and HR business partnering/generalist responsibilities within the financial services or banking industry. Experience within a regional bank environment would be highly advantageous.

You'll bring a proven track record of designing and executing talent initiatives, leading learning and development programs, and managing complex HR projects. Strong analytical capabilities, experience utilizing HR metrics and reporting tools, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. Professional HR certifications such as SHRM‑SCP or SPHR will be highly regarded, along with excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Location:

New York, NY | Hybrid Schedule

Compensation:

USD 110,000 - 140,000

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