Talent Allocation & Development Lead

Conexess Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexess Group is seeking an Allocation & Development Manager for Washington DC or New York offices. The role focuses on engaging associates to map interests to opportunities, balancing staff utilization with a rich associate experience, and collaborating with Staffing Partners to align resources with business needs.

The successful candidate will excel in building relationships, have exemplary academic credentials, and bring a strong interest in matter/resource management within a global,

Qualifications

• Experience in associate development or staffing within a large professional services environment.
• Strong commercial and business awareness.
• Outstanding diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Client service focus and strong judgment.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to take initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work outside standard hours to address staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Support associates through equitable, transparent and consistent work allocation and targeted development.
• Manage staffing requests and collaborate with Staffing Partners.
• Monitor and report on staffing allocation KPIs to leadership.
• Conduct regular check-ins with associates about career interests and development needs.
• Ensure matters are appropriately staffed by monitoring utilization and capacity.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with stakeholders and escalate high-risk staffing situations.
• Liaise with regional partners to monitor performance and development and support associates and partners.

Skills

Diplomacy & negotiation

Client service

Excellent communication

Proactive & resourceful

Excel proficiency

Staffing & resource management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Tools

Resource management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Conexess Group is seeking an Allocation & Development Manager for Washington DC or New York offices. The role focuses on engaging associates to map interests to opportunities, balancing staff utilization with a rich associate experience, and collaborating with Staffing Partners to align resources with business needs.

The successful candidate will excel in building relationships, have exemplary academic credentials, and bring a strong interest in matter/resource management within a global,