Principal, Talent Strategy

About the role

K&L Gates is looking for a Principal, Talent Strategy to join their team. This role is a senior individual contributor and strategy leader within the Talent Strategy vertical, serving as a core thought partner to the Director of Talent Strategy and broader HR leadership team.

Responsibilities

The position owns the development of enterprise talent frameworks, workforce architecture, and program design across five interconnected pillars: talent strategy, performance and development, talent acquisition, HR operations, and operating model integration.

• Architect talent strategy frameworks aligned to firm priorities and economic model
• Translate strategy into actionable systems (models, playbooks, decision tools)
• Embed analytics and external benchmarking into all talent decisions
• Drive integration across talent strategy, acquisition, and HR operations

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director and HRLT on talent-related priorities
• Lead the design and synthesis of complex talent frameworks across multiple domains
• Build executive-ready materials to support decision-making (models, presentations, white papers)
• Establish data-driven approaches to workforce planning, performance, and hiring
• Drive consistency and scalability across all talent programs globally

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in HR strategy, talent management, or management consulting
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-level frameworks or operating models
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, structured outputs
• Advanced analytical capability (Excel/modeling; ability to translate data into insight)
• Strong executive communication skills (written and verbal)

Qualifications

Preferred experience in professional services (Am Law / consulting / accounting), familiarity with performance management systems and workforce planning models, and background in organizational design, L&D, or behavioral frameworks.

Pay

Salary $128,000 - $257,000 / year, determined during the interview process and varying based on multiple factors, including prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Benefits

K&L Gates offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Addiction Resources
• Family Building Benefits
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation Accident Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
• Bereavement Leave