Staffing & Development Leader — Hybrid, SF

Cornerstone Research UK Ltd.

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 94,400 - 132,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cornerstone Research UK Ltd. is seeking a Manager of Staffing and Development in San Francisco. You will oversee all project staffing and professional development, collaborating with consultants, the Talent team, and firm leaders to align staffing with development goals.

You will mentor staff, lead staffing decisions for billable and non-billable work, and coordinate cross-office staffing to meet firm-wide needs. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a strong client-service mindset.

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant staffing or professional services experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of and lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable projects while accounting for specific case needs, development needs, and timing.
Work closely with staffing team, officers, and case managers to understand and stay on top of a rapidly changing pipeline of projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Ensure ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing decisions with skill and professional development goals.
Coordinate with staffing managers in other offices to ensure firm-wide staffing needs are met; when appropriate leverage staffing function with technology.
Train and mentors junior members within the team.