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About the Role

The Talent Management & Learning group is responsible for leading the NBA’s enterprise talent management strategies and programs to drive employee engagement and retention, increase productivity and performance, and build a strong pipeline of talent. The Talent & Engagement Lead will drive the design and execution of key people programs, including performance management, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives, serving as a strategic partner and subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end administration of the annual performance management cycle.
Manage full execution of the company-wide employee engagement survey.
Oversee the execution of overall feedback across the organization, including leadership 360-degree feedback assessments.
Support the execution of talent initiatives including succession planning and talent reviews.
Assist with organizational change management and org design efforts.
Direct the development and maintenance of all performance program materials.
Oversee system configuration and workflows in partnership with the HRIS team.
Serve as the escalation point for complex process questions from managers and employees.
Leverage data to inform decision-making and track progress throughout each program cycle.
Identify recurring operational gaps across talent processes and implement practical improvements.
Adapt program delivery in an iterative fashion as business priorities evolve.
Provide direction and guidance to project contributors supporting talent program administration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, or a related discipline preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or a closely related HR function.
Demonstrated ownership of employee engagement survey programs, including full-cycle execution.
Proven experience leading cyclical performance management processes at an organizational scale.
Track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple senior stakeholders.
Experience working within or directing HRIS systems and talent platforms.

Skills

Ability to build relationships at all levels of an organization.
Excellent communication skills that convey complex ideas simply.
Strong project management skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to design, build, and execute projects from beginning to end with a bigger picture in mind.
Proficiency in leveraging data for decision-making and progress tracking.
Exceptional organizational leadership skills with the ability to build credibility and influence across teams swiftly.
Advanced knowledge of performance management frameworks, employee engagement methodologies, and HR program delivery at scale.
Proficiency with HRIS and talent platforms such as Workday, CultureAmp, Qualtrics, or similar systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for employees, managers, and senior leaders.
Collaborative and solutions-oriented working style.
Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment.

Location

Remote (one day per week option)

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $170,000

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life/AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Fertility and family-forming assistance.
Wellbeing allowance.
Educational assistance.
Mental health coaching/therapy.
Tax advantaged accounts (HSA, healthcare/dependent care FSAs).
401(k) retirement plan.
Time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal days).

About the Company

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.
Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League.
Has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages.
Merchandise available for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.
NBA rosters featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries in the 2024-25 season.
NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.
Has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally.
NBA Cares is the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partnering with community-based organizations worldwide to address important social issues.

Equal Opportunity

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.