Fast Facts

The Manager of People Development will lead initiatives to enhance organizational learning and performance, focusing on employee career growth and development support, primarily in a remote capacity with occasional office visits.

Responsibilities: Coordinate and implement learning programs, manage performance processes, and support mentorship initiatives to foster employee development and engagement.

Skills: Experience in Learning & Development or HR, project coordination, strong communication skills, and familiarity with performance management processes are essential.

Qualifications: 3–5 years in an HR-related field, proficiency with learning management systems, and a passion for equity and inclusion preferred.

Location: Primarily remote within the United States, with occasional in-office requirements at a Per Scholas campus.

Compensation: $65000 - $70000 / Annually

Job Title: Manager, People Development

Location: United States

Reports to: Vice President, People Development

NOTE: This hybrid role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office requirements. The ideal candidate is based in a city with a Per Scholas campus

Position Summary

The Manager, People Development plays a key role in fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture by supporting learning and development initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and performance goals. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate learning programs, manage platforms and tools, and support people leader development and employee career growth. The Manager will also support the administration and operationalization of our performance management process (PAR), contributing to a culture of accountability, development, wellness, and equity.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development Program Coordination

• Support the implementation and delivery of learning strategies and training initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Coordinate logistics for internal and external development programs, workshops, and training events.
• Monitor and track participation, feedback, and impact metrics to ensure continuous improvement.

People Leader Development & Mentorship Support

• Help maintain and expand initiatives like ConnectUp Coffee to support mentorship and collaboration across departments.
• Assist in the development and distribution of people leader toolkits and learning resources aligned with leadership competencies.
• Support employee engagement with mentoring and coaching programs.
• Assist with registration and participation tracking for people leaders in The Management Center and other external leadership development programs.

Performance Management (PAR) Administration

• Assist in managing the operational components of the PAR process, including communications, scheduling, and system support.
• Provide support to people leaders and employees during performance review cycles, including training and resource access.
• Track compliance and engagement with PAR milestones and identify areas for process enhancement.
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Learning Systems & Content Management

• Administer key learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, including content curation, user support, and engagement tracking.
• Provide guidance and training for platform users (e.g., content curators, people leaders, new hires).
• Manage the sustainment of the A2E framework across departments to ensure continued alignment with organizational priorities.
• Maintain onboarding learning modules in partnership with People Operations and department leads.
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Career Development & Growth Pathways

• Support the execution of career development programs such as “My Career Journey” and professional development planning.
• Coordinate employee use of the Professional Development (PD) budget, ensuring clarity and equitable access.
• Partner with internal teams and external partners like Per Scholas to deliver learning opportunities across levels.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, People Operations, or a related HR field.
• Experience managing or administering learning systems (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, LMS platforms).
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with performance management processes and goal setting frameworks is a plus.
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and developing others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-growth, mission-driven, or nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency with data tracking, reporting, and insights related to learning engagement or performance processes.
• Comfortable facilitating small group sessions or training events.
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For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary range of $65,000 - $70,000 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.