Manager, Culture and Development

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. Our team is made up of a great group of professionals who come from various backgrounds in strategic communications, research, and public affairs. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate, and we work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do! Global Strategy Group is the go-to public affairs, communications, and research partner for companies, causes, and campaigns. We work with our clients to build their reputations, tackle big challenges, and win.

We are seeking a Manager, Culture & Development, to join our Human Resources team. This role is a steward of our culture, reinforcing our Mission and Values and fostering communication between the company and our employees. The Manager, Culture & Development, is responsible for helping develop and execute initiatives and agreed-upon tactics in alignment with best practices to help optimize our culture, employee experience and engagement.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for contributing to a thriving culture, employee experience, and helping develop the skills people need for their professional development. They will be resourceful, innovative, and excel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, ably working across various workstreams. 

• Contribute to the strategic development and reinforcement of best practices for a thriving culture and employee experience
• Execute agreed-upon tactics, working closely with the SVP, HR, and with input from key stakeholders
• Develop an understanding of the GSG culture and working practices, utilizing established templates and/or guidance, and implementing in the day-to-day as appropriate
• Help monitor and report on employee experience and engagement, including managing employee surveys and analyses
• Write, develop, and/or monitor relevant employee surveys (utilizing engagement system as   needed) or communications, including helping to maintain or establish related protocols
• Utilize results from employee surveys or other listening to recommend and contribute to tactics across multiple verticals, including but not limited to, employee events/teambuilding, training, and employee rewards and recognition
• Assist in developing and implementing initiatives that maintain, build, and support connection firm-wide in a hybrid work environment
• Help document and implement tactics to ensure processes, trainings, policies, and the like are understood and reinforced within our culture
• Manage any reporting needed to keep stakeholders informed and on track with established initiatives
• Help manage the GSG Training & Events calendar(s), including managing logistics and/or helping identify and select internal individuals/teams or external partners to develop and deliver courses, workshops, and other training as needed
• Stay abreast of industry trends and the competitive landscape, including developing an understanding of the strategic communications, research, and public affairs industry and trends, in order to recommend best practices which strengthen and reinforce our culture
• Develop project plans, timelines, and manage assigned budget(s) as needed
• Contribute to other areas related to HR/culture as identified 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role for a professional services company, agency, or similar environment. Similar work in public affairs, public relations, political polling, market research and/or related industry is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, as well as strong organizational and project management skills
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong work ethic and ability to work efficiently
• Proactive and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience building and fostering culture-related initiatives in hybrid environment(s) is preferred
• Successful track record communicating across various levels of an organization
• Exhibit sound judgment, holistic thinking in decision-making, and a problem-solver approach 
• Solid understanding of general HR practices and employment law/compliance preferred 
• Background in industrial-organizational psychology and fluency in change management strategies is a plus
• Comfortable with technology and learning new programs/systems, including high proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications and employee-centric systems, tools, and reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

The base salary for this position is between $90,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus. GSG provides a comprehensive benefits package including excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid parental leave; generous time off and holidays; 401k with employer match; and additional benefits.  

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your information our way!

When submitting your resume, please include a cover letter which highlights your relevant experience, along with why you want to be part of the team at GSG. We are interested in candidates who align with our mission and want to contribute to our continued growth.

Candidates who match the needs for the position will be contacted via email.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to complete your online application or participate in the interview process, please reach out to hr@globalstrategygroup.com or you may call (212) 260-8813 and ask to speak to someone in Human Resources – Talent Acquisition.

Global Strategy Group, LLC.

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency tackling some of today’s most complex and important challenges. With more than two and half decades of experience and a team of 150+ talented professionals, we protect and build corporate reputations, influence public affairs decision makers, advocate on important social issues, and win campaigns. We combine unparalleled subject matter expertise with data-driven insights and innovative methodologies to generate urgency among stakeholders and key audiences, delivering tangible success for our clients. 

Global Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At GSG, we are distinguished by our depth of talent. Our people are team players, straight shooters, and problem solvers. We bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do. This all comes from our closely held firm values, which have guided us since the day GSG opened its doors. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere and are always looking for talented individuals to add to our culture.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute.