Manager, Talent Management

About EQ Office

EQ Office (“EQ”) and ShopCore Properties (“ShopCore”), both Blackstone portfolio companies, merged into one entity (“the Company”) in September 2024 to drive scale and form a diversified, best-in-class commercial real estate platform.

EQ is Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, with expertise across acquisitions, asset management, leasing, redevelopment and property operations. EQ’s focus is to create and operate inspiring workplace destinations for organizations of all sizes by offering solutions that blend the best of work, home, and hospitality. Their diverse team of about 140 professionals currently operate a portfolio of approximately 15 million square feet of commercial office space for nearly 1,000 customers across major U.S. markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.

ShopCore owns and operates open-air retail centers across the nation, with a portfolio of 9 million square feet across 15 states. It is a vertically integrated platform with internalized leasing, development, property management, legal, accounting and asset management functions.

The combined Company fosters a collaborative culture built on the principle of OneTeam . This means individuals work together across teams, functions and time zones to achieve shared goals. OneTeam is the desire to be part of something bigger than yourself – and striving to find a greater purpose. The Company creates a more innovative and fulfilling environment by sharing best practices, with a focus on having a positive impact on employees, customers and communities. OneTeam principles include:

• Kindness, Respect and Trust
• Merit
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Essential Transparency
• Never be Complacent
• Work Hard and Have Fun

Role Summary

The Manager, Talent Management will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing our talent management strategies. This individual will work closely with leaders to ensure new employees are onboarded in a way that sets them up for success. This person will also play a key role in the development and execution of strategies that help EQ employees reach their individual and collective potential. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of talent management best practices, a passion for fostering employee growth, and a strategic mindset to align talent initiatives with organizational goals. This role reports to the SVP, Head of People & Culture and is based in the office, 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and regularly update comprehensive onboarding program to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company culture and their individual roles.
• Identify and implement development programs and frameworks that support career growth and skill enhancement.
• Oversee EQ’s Feedback Exchange Program and similar initiatives to further integrate candid, real-time feedback and to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with HRBPs and leadership team on design, coordination and execution of effective team interventions and offsites.
• Plays a pivotal role in the ongoing evolution and education of the EQ Foundations (Values) and ways it can show up and leveraged in the day-to-day.
• Conduct regular surveys to gauge employee engagement and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with People & Culture leadership to align talent management strategies and initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external programs and vendors and make recommendations for improvements.
• Design and facilitate custom training modules or produce content to be delivered in partnership with in-house leaders.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve talent management processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in talent management or related HR roles.
• Knowledge of performance management systems, employee development practices, onboarding processes, and engagement strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly engaging facilitator, content creator and storyteller, adept at tailoring delivery to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS), Workday is preferred.
• Resourceful and highly self-motivated.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Salary range (for posting): $120,000-130,000

Location: New York, New York or Santa Monica, California