Manager, Business Services Talent Integration

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•New York, NY

4d•$185,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Business Services Talent Integration Manager is responsible for designing, executing, and continuously improving a best in class integration experience for Business Services professionals at the firm. Sitting within the Business Services Talent Management team, this role supports the firm’s broader talent management strategy by ensuring new Business Services hires are effectively integrated into the firm following day 1 orientation and are positioned for early success during their first 90 days. The Talent Integration Manager partners closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless transition from day 1 orientation into a structured, high touch integration journey for Business Services professionals. The role also collaborates with Talent Acquisition on the rollout and scaling of Day 1 firm orientation across U.S. offices. The Talent Integration Manager works cross functionally with Business Services leaders, Human Resources colleagues, Learning & Development, and other departments to deliver role and level specific integration experiences while building scalable onboarding frameworks that enhance the employee experience and support retention and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent management, onboarding, learning and development, or HR operations
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering post‑day 1 onboarding or integration programs for non‑lawyer or professional staff populations
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate across functions and levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to exercise sound judgment, operate independently, and maintain confidentiality
Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
Experience supporting Business Services or professional staff populations in a professional services or complex organizational environment
Background in learning design, training facilitation, or structured ramp‑up programs
Experience scaling onboarding or orientation programs across offices or geographies
Hands‑on experience with HRIS platforms; Workday Journeys preferred

Responsibilities

Own the post day 1 onboarding and integration experience for Business Services hires through the first 90 days of employment
Design and manage role and level specific integration plans for Business Services professionals, with enhanced support for senior and priority hires
Coordinate stakeholder introductions, integration touchpoints, and milestone reviews to support early engagement and performance readiness
Partner cross functionally with Business Services leadership, Human Resources, Learning & Development, and other departments to ensure a seamless integration experience
Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment between day 1 firm orientation and post orientation integration programs for Business Services talent
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on the rollout and scaling of day 1 firm orientation across additional U.S. offices
Leverage firm competencies and Business Services career frameworks to support consistent, high quality integration experiences
Develop onboarding and integration materials, including plans, guides, templates, communications, and manager toolkits for Business Services roles
Coach people managers on best practices for integrating and developing new hires
Identify relevant metrics and analyze data to assess onboarding effectiveness, participation trends, and early indicators of success
Identify gaps in onboarding workflows and lead cross functional solutions to improve the Business Services employee experience for new hires
Support special projects and initiatives within the Business Services Talent Management team as assigned