Talent Development Manager - Oklahoma Region

Position: Talent Development Manager - Oklahoma City Region

Talent Development Manager - Oklahoma City Region

The National, 120 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Why Work at The National?

A career at The National, Autograph Collection means working at one of the most breathtaking luxury hotels in Oklahoma City. Located in the historic First National Center, this stunning hotel features 146 guest rooms, the award‑winning Tellers Italian restaurant, and The Great Hall, an iconic social and event space. Employees at The National take pride in delivering refined hospitality in an awe‑inspiring setting, where history meets modern elegance.

The Talent Manager partners closely with property leaders and HR to support the execution of recruitment, training, onboarding, engagement, and performance initiatives across the OKC region. This role is highly focused on execution and coordination—ensuring learning, onboarding, and engagement efforts are delivered consistently, tracked effectively, and aligned with Coury Hospitality’s People First culture.

Through hands‑on implementation of training programs, leadership development initiatives, and engagement activities, the Talent Manager helps develop strong teams, support leader effectiveness, and strengthen our employer brand. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our Experience Curators are equipped, engaged, and positioned for growth as the business evolves.

Primary

Job Functions:

Recruitment Support

• Partner with property leaders and HR to assist with recruitment for key positions across the region
• Participate in job fairs and recruiting events as needed
• Assist with college recruitment efforts, including relationship building and event coordination
• Support recruiting initiatives that strengthen Coury Hospitality’s employer brand in the region

Onboarding & Orientation

• Support and manage learning content within PFH (People First Hub/Dayforce Learning Management System)
• Coordinate and manage brand‑specific training programs
• Execute company, property, and brand orientation programs
• Track, monitor, and support training completion and compliance
• Partner with HR leaders to ensure consistent onboarding experiences across properties

Engagement & Recognition

• Plan and execute region‑wide engagement and recognition initiatives
• Support community outreach and involvement activities
• Assist properties with local engagement programs and events
• Partner with leaders to reinforce a positive, inclusive, and people‑first culture

Performance Management & Development

• Support leadership development initiatives and training programs
• Assist with the coordination and management of the performance evaluation process
• Partner with HR and leaders to reinforce performance expectations and development conversations
• Support initiatives that promote internal growth and career development
• Work closely with HR leaders, managers, and key stakeholders to support talent initiatives
• Leverage learning technology and systems to improve efficiency and consistency
• Ensure all programs and initiatives align with Coury Hospitality’s culture and values

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in talent development, training, HR, or people operations, preferably in hospitality, service, or multi‑location environments.
• Hands‑on experience supporting training execution, onboarding, and orientation programs
• Experience partnering with managers and HR leaders to support recruiting, engagement, and performance initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and stakeholders across locations
• Experience in design software (Canva, Powerpoint, etc.) for company communications and idea‑sharing.
• Experience tracking training completion, compliance, and participation using a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage leaders and front‑line teams.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adapt training and engagement…