Talent Development Specialist

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks a strategic and detail-oriented Talent Development Specialist to support the planning, administration, and delivery of learning and development programs that enhance employee growth and organizational effectiveness. This role is instrumental in supporting initiatives that enhance workforce performance, leadership development, and employee growth. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences and supporting employee development through effective learning operations. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know . Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field. 1-3 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. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise-level talent development initiatives. Certification in Talent Development, HR analytics, or project management, or strategy (e.g., CPTD, PHR, PMP). Familiarity with instructional design models and adult learning principles. Who You Are Deeply committed to the mission and programs of Harlem Children’s Zone A highly effective contributor with excellent time-management, follow-up, and problem-solving skills An exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal abilities Highly organized with sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook Discreet and professional in handling sensitive and confidential information Friendly, approachable, and service-oriented, with a collaborative mindset Calm, adaptable, and resilient under pressure What You’ll Do Learning Program Administration & Coordination 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. Instructional Design & Learning Program Support Apply instructional design principles to support the development and enhancement of learning content. Assist with the development, maintenance, and updating of training materials, job aids, presentations, and asynchronous content. Evaluate program effectiveness using models such as…