Talent Solutions Manager

Per Scholas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Solutions to lead employer engagement and drive career advisement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HR or workforce development and proven success in talent placement. This role requires strategic relationship building with employers and guiding graduates towards technology job placements while achieving an 80% job attainment goal per cohort. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or career development.
• Proven success in talent placement and employer engagement.
• Strong network for building employer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with local and national employers.
• Attend networking events and job fairs for partnership expansion.
• Lead research and development for strategic placement initiatives.
• Provide guidance to graduates on job attainment and career growth.
• Conduct advisement sessions for interview preparation.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Career development

Workforce development

Business development

Employer engagement

Job readiness

Data analysis

Salesforce familiarity

Social media outreach

Job description

Position Title

Senior Manager, Talent Solutions

Location

Bronx, NY

Reports To

Director, Talent Solutions

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00 – $75,000.00

Overview

Per Scholas is a national nonprofit transforming lives through tech career pathways. Our Talent Solutions team builds and maintains strong employer partnerships, helping graduates secure mid‑level technology positions while creating equitable career opportunities.

About Us

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever‑advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we’re forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever‑increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no‑cost training programs in the most sought‑after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high‑growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre‑training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Solutions to lead employer engagement, career advisement, and placement initiatives for our TSNY team. This role will expand our employer pipeline, support and develop other lines of managers, and drive alumni success in securing iniciou technology jobs. The Senior Manager will play a key role in achieving our 80% job attainment goal per cohort while strengthening Per Scholas’ influence in workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with local and national employers to secure job placements.
• Attend networking events, job fairs, and other forums to capture connections and expand partnerships.
• Lead research, sector analysis, and pitch development to drive strategic placement initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic voice in employer engagement practices and workforce trends.
• Coach and mentor TSNY managers to enhance employer outreach and placement strategies.
• Provide advanced career guidance to graduates and alumni on job attainment and career growth.
• Conduct one‑on‑one and small group advisement sessions, preparing graduates for interviews and job applications.
• Lead alumni engagement programs and workshops to ensure ongoing career support.
• Support managers in delivering high‑quality career advisement and alumni support.
• Oversee placement and outcome data in Salesforce and other systems; analyze metrics to guide strategy.
• Provide feedback from employers to inform curriculum and services.
• Support managers in tracking team performance and achieving TSNY goals.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, career development, workforce development, or business development.
• Proven success in talent placement, employer engagement, and job readiness.
• Strong network and ability to build new employer partnerships.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing managers or team leads.
• Data‑savvy and metrics‑oriented; familiarity with Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable using social media and digital tools for outreach.

Personal Attributes

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