About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.
Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Manager, Talent Management & Development

About the role

The Manager, Talent Development will be a key contributor to bringing our impactful people strategies to life. In this role, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with dynamic partners to create meaningful talent programs that celebrate associate achievements, champion continuous growth, and leave a lasting impact. You will deploy best-in-class people strategies that drive performance, strengthen the talent pipeline, and foster an engaging culture. You'll partner closely with HR and other business partners to implement talent management solutions, paving the way for associates to maximize individual and organizational performance, develop skills, and improve engagement.

The impact you can have

Provide information and education to help leaders and associates maximize the impact and effectiveness of talent management programs
Track and analyze the impact of talent management programs through dynamic people analytics
Analyze associate feedback survey results to extract actionable insights and identify internal and external trends

You’ll bring to the role

Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Curious and analytical, with outstanding critical thinking abilities
Collaborative, with experience building strong working relationships with team members, business partners, and stakeholders

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays*
The target salary range for this role is: $100,000 – 110,000*

Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

If located within a commutable distance from one of our brand home offices (NYC, Columbus, OH, Boston, MA, or Ft Myers, FL) this position would work in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the office location and two days per week worked remotely. We would also consider a fully remote option for this role.

#LI-MJ1

Location:

Corporate Ann Taylor – Remote

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

KnitWell Group Jobs

Manager - Talent Management & Development