Part-Time Talent Manager
Motivf is seeking a Part-Time Talent Manager to steward our people strategy and culture as the firm grows. This role is highly focused on understanding and reinforcing what makes Motivf distinct—our human-centered mindset, collaborative approach, and design-led way of working—and ensuring we recruit, develop, and retain people who embody those qualities.
The Talent Manager serves as a trusted, approachable presence across the firm, supporting team members while holding high standards for performance, growth, and accountability. This role works closely with the Delivery Manager to ensure the right people are in the right roles, workloads are balanced, and individuals are both supported and challenged to consistently deliver high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
People Strategy & Culture
Actively steward Motivf’s culture, values, and differentiators as a human-centered, design-driven firm
Build trust across the organization as a go-to partner for guidance, feedback, and advocacy
Balance care for people with accountability, performance expectations, and organizational needs
Exercise strong judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence in sensitive or complex situations
Talent Identification & Recruitment
Identify distinctive personalities and talent profiles aligned with Motivf’s collaborative and design-driven work
Lead or support recruiting efforts to attract high performers who thrive in complex, team-based environments
Partner with leadership to make thoughtful hiring decisions that strengthen both capability and culture
Professional Development & Growth
Design, implement, and maintain clear professional development frameworks
Ensure team members have defined growth paths and are actively developing skills over time
Support performance feedback, coaching, and development conversations
Invest in individuals’ long-term growth while aligning development with firm needs
People Operations & Delivery Partnership
Work closely with the Delivery Manager to align people capabilities with project needs
Ensure workloads are balanced and sustainable across teams
Support role clarity, team health, and strong collaboration across engagements
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in people leadership, talent development, HR, organizational development, or a related field
Proven ability to recruit, motivate, and retain high-performing teams
Experience designing and maintaining professional development frameworks
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; naturally outgoing, approachable, and trusted
Strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment
Ability to hold high standards while leading with empathy and care
Comfort working remotely and collaborating across distributed teams
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate brings full effort to their work, invests deeply in others’ growth, and approaches culture-building with intention. You are energized by helping people thrive, comfortable navigating nuance, and motivated by the belief that great work comes from well-supported, challenged, and aligned teams.
