Staffing & Development Lead (Hybrid)

Cornerstone Research US; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,400 - 132,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Cornerstone Research is hiring a Manager, Staffing and Development to lead project staffing and related professional development across the office. You will work with consultants, the Talent team, and others to align staffing with development goals and ensure high-quality client service.

The role involves partnering with staffing professionals and case managers to anticipate needs, manage the staffing pipeline, and mentor junior teammates in a thriving, global firm with a strong culture of

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in professional services, legal, or staffing.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven relationship-building ability.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills with multitasking ability.
• Strong problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Hybrid in-office expectation in Washington, DC 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of and lead the project staffing process for both billable and non-billable projects, considering case needs and development goals.
• Collaborate with staffing team, officers, and case managers to manage a dynamic project pipeline and deadlines.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing with skill and development goals.
• Proactively identify and address staffing challenges.
• Coordinate with staffing managers in other offices to meet firm-wide staffing needs and leverage technology where appropriate.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve staffing processes in the local office.
• Manage communication of staffing decisions across the office.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Business relationships

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Research is hiring a Manager, Staffing and Development to lead project staffing and related professional development across the office. You will work with consultants, the Talent team, and others to align staffing with development goals and ensure high-quality client service.

The role involves partnering with staffing professionals and case managers to anticipate needs, manage the staffing pipeline, and mentor junior teammates in a thriving, global firm with a strong culture of