Early Career Talent Manager

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Job title:
Project Manager - HR - II (Associate)

Location:
West point PA 19486 (Hybrid 3 days onsite in a week)

Duration: 24+ month

Pay rate: $66.34 /hr.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Skills First Talent Program Support Specialist to manage the day-to-day operations of our Skills First internship and apprenticeship programs. This role focuses on attracting and developing candidates who possess in-demand skills but may not have a four-year degree. You will help build and sustain innovative pathway programs that deliver skilled candidates to our teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration) or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in program management, preferably within talent acquisition or career-focused programs.
• Strong understanding of future talent development and talent pipeline identification.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver robust learning and development experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with technology and software applications used to optimize program management processes.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and their use for talent attraction and employer branding.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to collect and interpret data to inform program improvements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Able to identify trends and recommend curriculum improvements to align with business needs.
• Ability to influence without authority, using data and stakeholder feedback.
• Experience managing vendors and external partners.
• Experience tracking and updating program budgets.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, partners, and program participants—providing guidance, answering questions, and offering coaching/mentoring support.
• Manage 6- and 12-month program experiences, including onboarding and offboarding, information sessions, networking events, and professional development activities.
• Coordinate recruitment and outreach efforts to source candidates from alternative pathways.
• Promote awareness of future talent programs internally to support participants’ career progression and conversions to full time roles.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a comprehensive program dashboard tracking placements, conversions, retention, participant satisfaction, and other performance metrics.
• Collect, document, and share best practices internally and externally; partner with other corporate and community organizations to continuously improve programming.
• Utilize technology to streamline program operations, communications, data tracking, and reporting.

• Prior experience working with community colleges, bootcamps, or apprenticeship providers.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Contract

Job function Project Management

Industries Staffing and Recruiting