Laurel Balcanoff

About Laurel Balcanoff

I’m a talent and performance leader with deep experience partnering with executives to build clear, scalable people systems in high-growth environments.My work focuses on performance management, job architecture, goal-setting, and manager development, helping organizations move from ambiguity to alignment. Most recently, I built and operationalized a company-wide performance management ecosystem for a 600-person organization, including leveling and competencies, calibration, 360 feedback, and cascading goals tied to business priorities.I’m known for translating complex people challenges into practical operating rhythms using data, structure, and strong stakeholder partnership. I’m equally comfortable shaping strategy with senior leaders and ensuring programs work in practice.My interested are at the intersection of performance, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Talent Management

   Alma

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Mount Holyoke College

  Bachelor's degree, Environmental Studies and French

  2010 — 2014

• Middlebury College

  Middlebury Language School, French