Job DescriptionThe Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning serves as the lead strategic consultant and subject matter expert supporting the Director of Talent Strategy. The role is responsible for researching, analyzing, designing, and recommending talent strategies, workforce frameworks, and organizational effectiveness solutions that advance the firm's talent priorities. Working under the direction of the Director of Talent Strategy, this position translates business and talent priorities into actionable workforce insights, strategic recommendations, and enterprise frameworks. The role provides thought leadership, market intelligence, and analytical rigor while partnering across HR and business functions to ensure strategies are practical, scalable, and aligned with firm objectives.
Position can be hybrid or remote. Applicants must reside in a state where K&L Gates is authorized to employ remote workers and be able to travel to a K&L Gates office as needed.
Essential Duties• Partner with the Director of Talent Strategy to develop workforce planning approaches and workforce architecture frameworks.
• Conduct workforce analytics, talent segmentation assessments, and scenario planning analyses.
• Build models and recommendations that support talent investment, growth, and productivity decisions.
• Evaluate workforce trends and labor market dynamics to inform strategic planning.
• Research and assess market-leading EVP practices and talent trends.
• Develop recommendations that strengthen the firm's employer brand and talent positioning.
• Analyze competitive talent market data and benchmark practices across professional services organizations.
• Support the Director in refining talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Design competency models, career frameworks, and leadership success profiles.
• Develop recommendations related to succession planning, talent assessment, and organizational capability building.
• Identify opportunities to enhance workforce effectiveness and employee experience.
• Develop executive-ready analyses, presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a thought partner to HR leaders and HR Business Partners on talent-related initiatives.
• Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support enterprise talent transformation initiatives through strategic analysis and planning.
Experience & Skills Required • 8+ years of experience in HR strategy, talent management, or management consulting is preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-level frameworks or operating models
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, structured outputs
• Advanced analytical capability (Excel/modeling; ability to translate data into insight)
• Strong executive communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience in professional services (Am Law / consulting / accounting)
• Familiarity with performance management systems and workforce planning models
• Background in organizational design, L&D, or behavioral frameworks
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the firm's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Information provided represents the usual method of accomplishing the duties in this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in appropriate circumstances.
Compensation Salary $128,000 - $257,000 / year
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
BENEFITSK&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
