Talent Development Manager - Oklahoma City Region

Coury Hospitality•Oklahoma City, OK

30d

About The Position

A career at The National, Autograph Collectionmeans working at one of the most breathtaking luxury hotels in Oklahoma City. Located in the historic First National Center, this stunning hotel features 146 guest rooms, the award-winning Tellers Italian restaurant, and The Great Hall, an iconic social and event space. Employees at The National take pride in delivering refined hospitality in an awe-inspiring setting, where history meets modern elegance. The Talent Manager partners closely with property leaders and HR to support the execution of recruitment, training, onboarding, engagement, and performance initiatives across the OKC region. This role is highly focused on execution and coordination—ensuring learning, onboarding, and engagement efforts are delivered consistently, tracked effectively, and aligned with Coury Hospitality’s People First culture. Through hands-on implementation of training programs, leadership development initiatives, and engagement activities, the Talent Manager helps develop strong teams, support leader effectiveness, and strengthen our employer brand. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our Experience Curators are equipped, engaged, and positioned for growth as the business evolves.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3–5 years of experience in talent development, training, HR, or people operations, preferably in hospitality, service, or multi-location environments.
Hands-on experience supporting training execution, onboarding, and orientation programs
Experience partnering with managers and HR leaders to support recruiting, engagement, and performance initiatives
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and stakeholders across locations
Experience in design software (Canva, Powerpoint, etc.) for company communications and idea-sharing.
Experience tracking training completion, compliance, and participation using a Learning Management System (LMS)
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage leaders and front-line teams.
Ability to adapt training and engagement initiatives to meet regional and property-specific needs
Ability to apply knowledge of learning design and design thinking in creating learning and development solutions for audiences of all levels
Ability to drive and foster an inspiring work culture
Ability to manage ambiguity and changing direction of projects and strategies
Ability to coach at all levels of leadership
Ability to facilitate meetings, both face to face and virtually, for all levels within an organization
Ability to enlist others and lead change through building rapport and demonstrating passion
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including strong presentation skills.
Skilled in strategic thinking and executing strategy effectively; ability to think at an enterprise level.
Ability to contribute to a strong team-based environment with diverse individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Support
Partner with property leaders and HR to assist with recruitment for key positions across the region
Participate in job fairs and recruiting events as needed
Assist with college recruitment efforts, including relationship building and event coordination
Support recruiting initiatives that strengthen Coury Hospitality’s employer brand in the region
Onboarding & Orientation
Support and manage learning content within PFH (People First Hub/Dayforce Learning Management System)
Coordinate and manage brand-specific training programs
Execute company, property, and brand orientation programs
Track, monitor, and support training completion and compliance
Partner with HR leaders to ensure consistent onboarding experiences across properties
Engagement & Recognition
Plan and execute region-wide engagement and recognition initiatives
Support community outreach and involvement activities
Assist properties with local engagement programs and events
Partner with leaders to reinforce a positive, inclusive, and people-first culture
Performance Management & Development
Support leadership development initiatives and training programs
Assist with the coordination and management of the performance evaluation process
Partner with HR and leaders to reinforce performance expectations and development conversations
Support initiatives that promote internal growth and career development
Collaboration & Culture
Work closely with HR leaders, managers, and key stakeholders to support talent initiatives
Leverage learning technology and systems to improve efficiency and consistency
Ensure all programs and initiatives align with Coury Hospitality’s culture and values