Senior Talent Strategy Architect

K&L Gates; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (H)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a Principal, Talent Strategy to lead enterprise talent frameworks and workforce architecture. You will partner with HR leadership to translate firm strategy into scalable models, tools, and programs that govern hiring, development, and deployment globally.

This senior role emphasizes autonomy, analytics, and cross-functional influence, shaping how talent decisions align with firm economics and strategic priorities. A strategic, data-driven mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR strategy, talent management, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-level frameworks or operating models.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, structured outputs.
• Advanced analytical capability (Excel/modeling; ability to translate data into insight).
• Strong executive communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director and HRLT on talent-related priorities.
• Lead the design and synthesis of complex talent frameworks across multiple domains.
• Build executive-ready materials to support decision-making (models, presentations, white papers).
• Establish data-driven approaches to workforce planning, performance, and hiring.
• Drive consistency and scalability across all talent programs globally.

Skills

Strategic HR

Framework design

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Tools

Excel

Data modeling tools

Job description

K&L Gates is seeking a Principal, Talent Strategy to lead enterprise talent frameworks and workforce architecture. You will partner with HR leadership to translate firm strategy into scalable models, tools, and programs that govern hiring, development, and deployment globally.

This senior role emphasizes autonomy, analytics, and cross-functional influence, shaping how talent decisions align with firm economics and strategic priorities. A strategic, data-driven mindset is essential for success.