Senior Manager, Talent Management

Jam City•Culver City, CA

3d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jam City is looking for a Senior Manager, Talent Management, located in our Los Angeles office. They will report to the Senior Director, People & Culture, lead the People Partner team, and own the talent programs that drive performance and growth across Jam City. As a strategic partner to senior leaders, you will play a hands-on role in employee relations, performance management, career development, and organizational change, ensuring our people programs are effective, consistent, and aligned to business needs.

Requirements

8+ years of HRBP or talent management experience, including ownership of company-wide talent programs
2+ years managing HR or People Partner team members
Proven ability to build credibility and partner with executive-level leaders
Experience designing and launching performance management, career development, or leadership programs
In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws; California employment law experience a plus
Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve HR workflows
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn workforce data into clear recommendations
Experience in change management and leading organizational initiatives
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Must be local to the greater Los Angeles area and able to work from the office 5 days a week

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, influencing key strategic and operational decisions
Act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
Guide leaders through organizational change, aligning communication and infrastructure to support the business
Coach leaders at all levels to strengthen decision-making, leadership capability, and team effectiveness
Co-design the performance management program with Total Rewards & People Operations, and lead leader-facing execution, including goal setting, calibration, talent reviews, and succession planning
Build career frameworks and internal mobility programs in partnership with Total Rewards on job architecture
Lead manager development and leadership training, from new-manager onboarding to ongoing coaching and workshops
Partner with Total Rewards & People Operations and Talent Acquisition so talent programs connect smoothly to compensation, promotions, and hiring
Turn talent insights into action to drive performance and growth across Jam City, partnering with People Operations on the data and reporting behind them
Lead, coach, and develop the People Partner team, setting clear priorities and building a high-performing, collaborative team of trusted advisors
Champion the use of AI in talent programs and People Partner work, finding where AI can strengthen manager support, improve program delivery, and free the team for higher-value work
Collaborate with global People teams to deliver consistent programs across regions