Human Resources - Talent Development Partner, VP

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Responsibilities:

The Talent Development Partner will work directly with HR Business Partners and the businesses to develop and execute comprehensive learning and leadership development strategies. This role will report to the Head of Talent Development and primarily focus on talent development and training for specific business groups, such as Real Estate, Technology Innovations (BXTI) and Blackstone Alternative Asset Managements (BAAM).

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Provide strategic and consultative advisement on employee development and engagement for their businesses

• Design and deliver workshops on management and professional development topics for Blackstone professionals at various levels as well as for specific businesses

• Develop and execute training needs and programs for strategic clients; manage existing programs and devise plan for additional training needs (e.g. management training, presentation skills, etc.)

• Provide recommendations for group specific development sessions and programs; advise on content, agenda, and speakers; monitor for overall effectiveness and alignment to Blackstone standards

• Support efforts with Global Talent Development to build and facilitate firm-wide “career landmark programs”

• Partner with Early Careers Development team to assess and revise annual training programs for specific businesses; ensure programs address specific workplace culture  nuances and are content relevant

• Research and source external partners for design and delivery of programs

• Build relationships with colleagues across businesses/regions to better support their talent development needs

• Analyze and track workshop feedback, demand and participation

• Support leadership assessment and executive coaching need

• Contribute to the firm-wide diversity initiatives and partner closely with team to provide development solutions

• Lead facilitation of specific training programs as necessary

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in learning & development or talent; experience in Financial Services is preferred

• Strong team player and willing to “roll up sleeves”; must develop relationships across businesses and global HR

• Results orientated; must drive strategy with ability to independently execute

• Must interact confidently with all levels of the organization and group

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

• Strong listening and mentoring  skills

• Ability to facilitate and instruct global training programs

• High level of professionalism

• Must thrive in a dynamic, diverse, global organization

• Must possess ability to work across a broad group and independently execute programs

• Strong Power Point and Excel skills

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$135,000 - $200,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with