Strategic Talent Development Manager

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey seeks a Manager, Talent Strategies & Development to lead enterprise talent management initiatives, strengthen leadership capability, and align with the Human Capital Strategic Plan. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

The Manager will partner with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, and agency leaders to modernize talent practices, expand career development opportunities for both represented and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in talent management, organizational development, leadership development, learning and development, HR business partnering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading, developing, and coaching professional staff.
• Desired qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise talent management strategies that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs supporting onboarding, performance management, career development, leadership development, succession planning, and executive coaching.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and agency leaders to assess organizational talent, identify leadership risks, and build diverse succession pipelines.
• Develop and implement the agency's Core Competency Framework aligned with strategic priorities.
• Oversee employee engagement initiatives, including engagement and pulse surveys, recognition programs, exit interview analytics, and external partnerships.
• Leverage workforce data and analytics to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advance consistent, high-quality performance management practices through standardized processes, tools, and manager capability building.
• Design and administer leadership assessments and feedback tools, including 360-degree feedback and other leadership effectiveness measures.
• Lead the design and delivery of an enterprise onboarding experience that supports employee success throughout the first year of employment.
• Drive change management, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption of talent initiatives.
• Research and implement emerging talent management best practices and innovative solutions that enhance employee development and organizational performance.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing team while fostering collaboration across the Human Capital organization.

Skills

Leadership development

HR business partnering

Communication skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey seeks a Manager, Talent Strategies & Development to lead enterprise talent management initiatives, strengthen leadership capability, and align with the Human Capital Strategic Plan. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

The Manager will partner with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, and agency leaders to modernize talent practices, expand career development opportunities for both represented and