Human Capital Management, Talent Development & Engagement, Associate, Salt Lake City

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENTOur division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.Role OverviewThe Talent Development Associate will play a central role in designing, managing, and delivering high-impact development programming that helps our people build the skills, capabilities, and experiences needed to grow and perform across the firm. This role will partner closely with the Talent function, HCM leadership, divisional stakeholders, external vendors, and program participants to translate firm and talent priorities into practical, differentiated learning experiences.The role sits at the intersection of people development strategy, content design, stakeholder engagement, communications, measurement, and program execution. It requires strong project management, clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly between strategic planning and detailed delivery. The Associate will help shape development experiences that support employees at key moments in their careers, including leadership development, skill-building programs, coaching, peer learning, speaker-led sessions, and related firmwide talent initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Strategy, Design & DevelopmentSupport the design and evolution of firmwide development experiences that help employees build critical skills, strengthen leadership capabilities, and grow across the firmTranslate firm priorities, leadership expectations, participant feedback, and stakeholder input into clear program objectives, learning journeys, session designs, and practical deliverablesDevelop program strategy materials, agenda concepts, speaker briefs, session objectives, pre-read materials, manager toolkits, participant communications, and discussion guidesPartner with Talent colleagues, business leaders, program alumni, and external partners to shape content that is relevant, commercial, and practical for the employee populations servedContinuously refine programming based on survey insights, participant feedback, manager input, business priorities, and lessons learned from prior cohortsProgram Execution & DeliveryManage end-to-end execution of development programs, including nominations or participant selection, launch, pre-program engagement, in-person or virtual sessions, peer forums, coaching, post-program follow-up, and closeoutBuild and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, trackers, rosters, workback schedules, and decision logs across multiple concurrent workstreamsCoordinate complex logistics across regions, including participant experience, travel-related planning, briefing sessions, speaker holds, vendor timelines, venue needs, materials production, and day-of deliveryPrepare and facilitate program briefings, participant sessions, manager calls, alumni panels, and stakeholder updates as neededAnticipate risks, dependencies, and decision points; escalate thoughtfully and keep stakeholders aligned on progress, open items, and next stepsStakeholder Management & Executive CommunicationServe as a trusted coordination point across key stakeholder groupsDraft polished, audience-specific communications for participants, managers, leaders, speakers, internal reviewers, and cross-functional partnersPrepare stakeholder materials, including strategy decks, briefing notes, talking points, decision memos, meeting agendas, program updates, and concise leadership-ready summariesSupport leader and external speaker engagement, including outreach materials, calendar hold language, session framing, moderator planning, and briefing preparationNavigate sensitive stakeholder dynamics with discretion, clarity, and sound judgment, ensuring communications are appropriately reviewed and aligned before launchMeasurement, Insights & Continuous ImprovementDesign participant, manager, and stakeholder surveys to assess program needs, experience, learning outcomes, and behavioral impactAnalyze survey results, qualitative feedback, participation data, and program outcomes to identify themes, insights, and opportunities for improvementTranslate feedback and impact data into concise narratives, recommendations, slide content, and program uplifts for future cohortsPartner with colleagues to maintain organized program records, data sources, impact trackers, and materials repositoriesUse insights from prior cohorts to strengthen program design, participant experience, manager engagement, and stakeholder reportingPreferred QualificationsExperience in talent development, leadership development, learning, human capital strategy, program management, or a related fieldStrong project management skills, with ability to manage detailed workplans, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to draft polished materials for a range of audiencesComfort operating with leaders, managers, participants, and cross-functional partners, including sensitive or high-visibility interactions that require professionalism and discretionAbility to synthesize complex inputs, feedback, and data into clear insights, recommendations, and practical actionsStrong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work across strategy, content, logistics, and communicationsKey Skills & CompetenciesProgram Management: Brings structure, rigor, and follow-through to complex, multi-workstream initiativesContent Design: Develops clear, practical learning materials, session objectives, agendas, toolkits, and communications for varied employee audiencesStakeholder Management: Builds trust and alignment across HCM, leaders, managers, cross-functional partners, vendors, and business stakeholdersExecutive Communication: Writes with clarity, polish, and audience awareness across emails, decks, talking points, and briefing materialsAnalytical Judgment: Uses feedback, data, and business context to identify insights and improve programmingDiscretion & Professionalism: Handles leader engagement, participant information, and sensitive program decisions with careAgility: Moves comfortably between strategic thinking and detailed execution, adapting quickly as priorities evolveABOUT GOLDMAN SACHSAt Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Posting Date: 2026-09-01