Director, Talent Development

Harlem Children's Zone(HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Director of Talent Development to join our Human Resources Team.

The Director of Talent Development will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone : break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and influential Director of Talent Development to lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives that drive employee growth, leadership capability, and organizational performance. This role is a key architect of our talent strategy, integrating Learning & Development (L&D) with broader Talent Management and Performance Management frameworks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence, strategic foresight, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leadership.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, with 3+ years in a leadership role

Who you are

What you'll do

Strategic Learning Leadership

Program Design, Facilitation & Delivery

Learning Analytics & Impact Measurement

Integration with Talent & Performance Management

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Schedule

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional benefits include :

The salary range for this position is $130K-$140K per year, with the opportunity to receive an annual performance bonus, as well as participation in our deferred bonus programs. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools will not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE