Manager, Staffing and Development

Cornerstone Research•San Francisco, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Staffing and Development oversees all aspects of project staffing and related professional development in their respective office. This position plays a role in the development of individuals, the effectiveness of case teams and Cornerstone’s collective ability to provide consistently outstanding quality work and client service. This position works closely with consultants regarding their developmental needs, interests, and objectives. The Manager, Staffing and Development identifies trends in morale, learning, and hiring needs and collaborates with consulting colleagues, the Talent team, and many corporate areas within the firm on developmental initiatives in a variety of areas. At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,100-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research five times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; professional services, legal, or staffing experience experience preferred.
Self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to cultivate strong business relationships and work within a team.
Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks/responsibilities simultaneously.
Demonstrated sense of urgency and attention to detail and a proven ability to analyze and anticipate potential conflicts and resolve quickly.
Strong problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office required.
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions.
The mindset to provide superior service.
The ability to commute to our office in Washington, DC to comply with our hybrid work policy of 2-3 days per week in office.
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Take ownership of and lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable projects while accounting for specific case needs, development needs, and timing.
Work closely with staffing team, officers, and case managers to understand and stay on top of a rapidly changing pipeline of projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Ensure ongoing dialogue with case managers and advisors to align staffing decisions with skill and professional development goals.
Work proactively to anticipate, identify and address challenging staffing issues.
Coordinate with staffing managers in other offices to ensure that firm-wide staffing needs are met; when appropriate leverage staffing function with technology.
Recommend and implement changes to help improve staffing process in local office.
Manage communication of staffing decisions throughout the office.
Train and mentors junior members within the team.