Talent Development Specialist
$55k - $70k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
HybridThree days on-site and two days remote per week.
People & HRLearning & Development
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- One to three years of experience in talent development, Human Resources, or learning analytics.
- Experience administering learning management systems in complex organizations.
- Familiarity with instructional design methodologies and learning evaluation models.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and administer leadership development programs, including participant communications, scheduling, assessments, enrollment tracking, and program evaluation.
- Maintain training project plans and calendars to ensure learning activities are delivered on schedule.
- Prepare program materials, learner resources, evaluations, and attendance records.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support smooth program delivery.
- Apply instructional design principles to support the development and enhancement of learning content.
- Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating training materials, job aids, presentations, and asynchronous content.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using models such as Kirkpatrick and recommend improvements.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and development programs as needed.
- Manage day-to-day administration of the Learning Management System, including user accounts, course assignments, enrollments, reporting, and monitoring system data accuracy.
- Troubleshoot learner issues related to course access and completion records.
- Coordinate with technology vendors and internal partners to resolve Learning Management System-related issues.
- Maintain training records and generate standard reports on learning participation and completion.
- Support the development and maintenance of learning resources, knowledge repositories, and training documentation.
- Assist with updating learning content and resources to ensure information remains accurate and accessible.
- Assist with mandatory compliance training administration by tracking assignments, completions, and overdue requirements.
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the organization.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to learning effectiveness, engagement, performance outcomes, and other key program metrics.
- Develop and maintain recurring reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Tableau to visualize key performance indicators and trends across talent development programs.
- Partner with People Analytics to align with broader Human Resources metrics and reporting.
- Ensure organizational reporting requirements are met.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise-level talent development initiatives.
- Certification in Talent Development, Human Resources analytics, project management, or strategy, such as CPTD, PHR, or PMP.
- Familiarity with instructional design models and adult learning principles.
About the company
Harlem Children’s Zone coordinates a place-based set of programs across early childhood through adulthood in Harlem to help children and families thrive. It operates directly through schools, community centers, and outreach to deliver education, career pathways, health and wellness, and family supports. Programs are integrated, meaning services at different stages coordinate for each family, rather than one-off initiatives. This approach distinguishes HCZ from peers by offering a wraparound, long-term support system in a single community, focusing on mobility and prosperity rather than only schooling. The goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating opportunities in education, work, and life for residents of Harlem.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Wealth Builds CSAs are live, with Ascensus and New York's 529 Program.
- HCZ opened Promise Academy II Elementary at 70 East 112th Street, expanding capacity.
- HCZ reports active hiring in 2026, with about 1,530 employees and 104 postings.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 fraud indictments stole $288,529 from HCZ; controls need tightening immediately.
- Wealth Builds depends on $300 million fundraising; a shortfall stalls expansion beyond Harlem.
- Scaling to ten cities strains execution, and charter politics can choke funding by 2027.
What makes Harlem Children's Zone unique
- HCZ runs cradle-to-career schooling, health, and family services inside a 97-block Harlem footprint.
- Wealth Builds pairs $500 CSAs with financial education, internships, and family wealth-building incentives.
- HCZ combines charter schools with social services, unlike standalone nonprofits or pure-school operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Wellness Program
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Discounts