Senior Manager, Staff Development & Talent Strategy

WinShape Foundation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WinShape Foundation in Atlanta seeks a seasoned leader to oversee Staff Development, guiding recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of over 1,000 seasonal staff, and shaping strategy with senior leaders across the Camps division.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of people leadership, with strong strategic thinking, communication, and budget stewardship. A committed Christ follower and active faith community member is essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience driving operational strategy and team performance; experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, admissions, or related field preferred.
• Strategic thinker with strong discernment, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze complex situations and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, motivate, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Strong organizational, delegation, and project management skills, with experience managing processes, procedures, and financial resources to achieve goals.
• Ability to maintain regular office hours in the Atlanta-based WinShape Camps office and travel moderately throughout the year (about 30%).
• A self-professing Christ follower who is actively involved in a Christian faith community and pursuing a growing relationship with Christ.
• Must hold or obtain a valid driver’s license in the state of employment and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and people leadership for the Staff Development team, cultivating a high-performing culture and aligning recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and staff experience efforts with organizational goals.
• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the end-to-end pipeline that attracts, selects, and equips more than 1,000 seasonal staff annually.
• Partner with senior leaders across WinShape and serve on the Camps Leadership Team to shape organizational strategy, maximize organizational impact, and steward key resources.
• Leverage data, research, and evaluation to drive innovation, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance the staff experience
• Champion the growth, discipleship, and leadership development of college-age staff, helping prepare the next generation of disciple-makers
• Manage the Staff Development budget and resources with excellence, ensuring strategic investments and stewardship.

Skills

Staff leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Relationship building

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

WinShape Foundation in Atlanta seeks a seasoned leader to oversee Staff Development, guiding recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of over 1,000 seasonal staff, and shaping strategy with senior leaders across the Camps division.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of people leadership, with strong strategic thinking, communication, and budget stewardship. A committed Christ follower and active faith community member is essential for the role.