Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and major foundations. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.
Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 120+ projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.
Role Overview
The Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for driving the talent strategy that supports business growth, innovation, and high performance. This role supports recruitment, workforce planning, and onboarding while implementing people-first strategies that enhance the employee experience, strengthen culture, and align talent with business purpose.
Recruitment And Talent Acquisition
Responsible for designing and implementing the talent acquisition strategy for the organization while leading recruitment for Core business units.
Support the organization’s end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, with a focus on core business units.
Independently manage recruitment for critical roles using advanced assessment methods (e.g., structured interview guidance and assessment tools).
Interpret candidate assessment data to provide insightful hiring recommendations and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Workforce Planning
Engage with functional leaders to gain clarity on future talent needs.
Partner with business leaders to gain clarity on future talent needs and define capability requirements aligned with strategic priorities.
Assess current workforce capabilities, identify skill gaps, and prioritize development plans.
Promote talent development through mentoring, succession planning, and internal mobility strategies.
Talent Tools, Frameworks and Process
Identify requirements for frameworks and tools for recruitment, and succession planning, diversity, employee on- and offboarding, and retention of talent to meet business needs.
Define and implement frameworks and tools that support recruitment, onboarding, diversity, succession planning, and retention.
Ensure these frameworks are cost-effective, compliant with regulatory standards, and integrated with broader organizational policies.
Information and Business Advice
Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolve queries and issues, and refer very complex or contentious issues to others.
Serve as a point of contact for assigned core business groups or sponsored projects on HR issues to help drive business results
TA Data Analytics and Insights
Deliver TA data reports; identify and communicate key metrics and trends, conduct complex analysis, and contribute to the creation of TA insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement in the overall effectiveness in attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
TA Data Management
Contribute to the development and testing of TA data collection forms or questionnaires in the area of expertise to ensure the collection of relevant data in line with defined requirements.
Internal Client Relationship Management
Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships, and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders identifying needs and supporting them by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.
Complexity and Problem-solving
Acts as the subject matter expert on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision-making for the client and business.
Uses expertise to support the planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
Applies comprehensive knowledge to act independently while providing guidance and training to others on using clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
Communicates with other people without requiring supervision and provides technical guidance when required on speaking in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid, and effective reports.
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for all decisions related to the management of staff regarding personnel actions, acquisitions, and utilization of resources, procedures, and control systems.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience leading strategic talent acquisition functions in a complex, fast-paced organization (5-7years of experience).
Strong capabilities in workforce planning, recruitment, and talent analytics.
Demonstrated ability to align talent strategies with business goals and foster a culture of high performance and inclusion.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Travel Requirements
Some travel may be required.
The incumbent in the role must demonstrate a commitment to RPA’s Mission and Values:
At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world, by providing deep global expertise to make philanthropy more thoughtful, equitable and effective.
We believe that philanthropy can help create a better world.
We make decisions that center people and communities.
We believe philanthropy has a responsibility to pursue equity.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust.
We are committed to learning and sharing knowledge.
Compensation & Benefits
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
The salary range is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000 salary per year.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
RPA is an equal opportunity employer.
What We Do
At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.
We advise established and aspiring philanthropists, foundations, and corporations; manage innovative, early-stage non-profits; and share insight and learning with our clients, our community, and the sector.
Tracing our roots back to John D. Rockefeller, Sr., who in 1891 set out to manage his philanthropy with the same professionalism as his business ventures, we maintain our founding belief that philanthropy should not only be thoughtful and effective, but also fulfilling.
Our diverse staff draws on its unmatched global expertise, experience, and vast international network to provide tailored services that meet your unique circumstances and needs.
By continuing to build on lessons learned over more than a century, our goal is to help define the next generation of philanthropy and to foster a worldwide culture of giving
