OVERVIEW:

Reporting directly to the Director of Organizational Development, the Talent Development Manager will play an integral role on the OD team to support our HR strategy across the organization. Main areas of focus are supporting key talent initiatives including employee engagement, keeping a pulse on culture through employee interviews, performance, workforce planning & succession management, supporting our learning and development strategy, leveraging data to determine talent needs & challenges, and building standards around HR frameworks such as competencies and job catalogs. In doing this work, the Talent Development Manager will work collaboratively with various internal and external partners. Additional projects will evolve over time depending on strategic need in this rapidly growing nonprofit, so it’s critical that this person remains flexible, enjoys change, and can be productive through ambiguity.

Successful candidates are systems-thinkers with experience in human resources and organization development, who can keep multiple competing priorities moving smoothly towards resolution. Prior experience with organizational development and initiatives and programs supporting and developing talent is ideal, and prior experience at Year Up United is preferred.

In keeping with Year Up United’s values, this role will provide direct service to students in accordance with the expectations for all staff (e.g. joint coaching, mentoring, tutoring, etc.).

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Experience

• Partner with an HR leader on all surveys, data collection and analysis efforts to support strategic insights & decisions regarding staff engagement and organizational culture. This includes but is not limited to execution, data analysis, and drafting conclusions, and present findings/recommendations to appropriate audiences
• Consult with internal clients to support their use of organizational survey tools
• Oversee org-wide onboarding survey and exit survey/interview processes. Set up a system based on established industry-wide best practices, and document, share, and ensure consistent adoption
• Collaborate with People Analytics Manager to analyze data and identify organizational trends and support action planning accordingly
• Assess organizational needs regarding staff wellness in order to create, project-manage, and implement relevant solutions

Learning and Development

• Support workforce planning initiatives and the succession planning across the organization
• Inform and execute Year Up United’s learning and development strategy, including the creation and facilitation of People Manager and All Staff trainings
• Respond to data trends to support the learning needs of the organization
• Lead our onboarding strategy, including Baseline Live, and provide resources to hiring managers to ensure a strong, inspiring onboarding experience for new hires
• Maintain Workday Learning, Year Up United’s LMS, and audit regularly for quality control
• Support the creation of learning materials in Articulate and Workday Learning in conjunction with Learning Professionals across teams
• Support the use of Predictive Index® and facilitation of team reads across the organization

Performance & Retention

• Lead the mid-year and end-of-year performance review cycle, including planning, timelines, and communications
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement the organization’s performance management framework in line with organizational goals and values
• In partnership with DEIB, identify actionable trends from the performance process for improvement and learning and development
• Provide support and oversight to ensure organizational priorities are translated into clear individual and team goals
• Support a consistent, transparent process for promotion and retention of top talent across the organization
• Keep connected to the general field of HR, and in particular OD, as a source of information and grounding, and to bring best practices to Year Up United
• Support other HR and cross-functional activities as necessary and take on special projects as needed to serve departmental and organizational priorities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years’ in HR/OD preferred, including leading talent management efforts in companies with multiple locations across the country
• Strong project management experience, including the ability to plan and execute complex projects with limited oversight
• Experience leading by influence: working with and through others, remotely, where no direct reporting lines or authority are present
• Demonstrated experience supporting and managing organizational change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption support
• Experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions, identify trends, and recommend actionable insights
• Working knowledge of Predictive Index®, Workday Learning, and Articulate a plus
• Sound judgment, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, mature interpersonal style, and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people
• A willingness to take initiative, and the ability to be flexible while handling increased responsibilities matched with the desire to do whatever it takes to get the job done (no task too large, or too small)
• Ability to navigate systems and technology
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; evidence of cultural sensitivity in past employment and life experiences
• A passion for working with youth, an unshakeable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United

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WORKING AT YEAR UP UNITED:

Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week (Monday through Thursday dependent on job requirements). To be eligible for employment, candidates must live and work in a state (or an approved proximate state*) where Year Up United operates. For a list of eligible locations, please visit: https://www.yearup.org/job-training/locations

*Approved proximate states where Year Up United operates are: Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina and Virginia.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.

• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.

• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.