Talent Management Associate

WHO WE ARE

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone. 

Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.

OVERVIEW

In People & Culture at CR, no two days are the same. As our Talent Management Associate, you will support the  employee lifecycle activities that drive engagement, growth, and organizational performance--working with the full spectrum of our Talent Management team. We consider teamwork as the special ingredient in our People & Culture recipe.

In this critical position you will report to the Director, Talent Management. You will move seamlessly to being the first point of contact for our candidates and employees as they embark on their CR journey to supporting our organizational strategy and workforce planning and coordinating the training logistics for our learning programs.

We’re looking for someone who is  detail-oriented, highly responsive, process-focused, and committed to operational excellence in all aspects of their work. If you are ready to take the next step in your early HR career, this could be the right opportunity for you.

This is a hybrid position for candidates residing within 75 miles of our Yonkers headquarters.This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation. 

How You'll Make An Impact

Our P&C team is  committed to building and sustaining a high-performing, equitable and inclusive workplace. You will ensure process, excellence, attention to details and timely execution across critical P&C functions. On an ongoing basis you will provide:

People & Culture Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support for HR processes, including managing employee records, generating reports, and maintaining data integrity in HR systems to support reporting and compliance requirements.
• Respond to general employee policy inquiries, ensuring accurate, timely, and professional responses.
• Support P&C Partners in the implementation of organizational P&C strategies, workforce planning, employee changes, employee relations &  investigations, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination and tracking of employee engagement surveys, action plans, and follow-up communications.
• Contribute to process documentation, workflow improvements, and other operational enhancements that strengthen HR service delivery.

Talent Management & Learning & Development Support

• Coordinate and manage training and development logistics, including scheduling sessions, managing enrollment, and ensuring accurate tracking in learning systems (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, LMS).
• Administer and process individual learning requests (external training, tuition reimbursement, and professional development), ensuring compliance with budget and policy guidelines.
• Support the execution of performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning processes by coordinating communications, data collection, and reporting.
• Assist with the design and rollout of learning programs, supporting facilitation, participant engagement, and evaluation.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset—regularly review processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with CR’s culture of learning and growth.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Support

• Provide operational support to the Talent Acquisition team, including coordinating interviews, scheduling hiring team meetings, and managing candidate tracking in the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
• Support pre-employment and onboarding activities, including background checks, new hire documentation, orientation scheduling, and onboarding communications in collaboration with internal teams.
• Track recruitment metrics and generate reports to ensure hiring workflows are timely, accurate, and compliant.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to ensure a smooth, welcoming, and consistent onboarding experience for all new hires.
  
  

ABOUT YOU

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have the experience.  You 1-2  years of experience in HR, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, or Learning & Development.
• You have the education. You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience
• You know the systems. Your experience includes working with HR systems, applicant tracking systems, and/or learning management systems (LMS); proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with HR systems such as UKG, Greenhouse (ATS) and LinkedIn Learning strongly preferred.

You’ll Be One of Our Top Picks If: 

• You have a strong service orientation. Whether your stakeholder is internal or external, senior leader or frontline employee, you are adept at prioritizing requests and inquiries. You listen to understand, not only to respond.
• You have proficiency with Google Workspace; familiarity with HR systems such as UKG, Greenhouse (ATS), and LinkedIn Learning.
• You are data-minded. You have an analytical mindset; ability to collect, analyze, and interpret HR or learning data to support decision-making and improvement efforts.
  
  

FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation.The target salary range for this position is $65K-$75K.  It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.  We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.