Learning and Development Specialist

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As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nextech today!

Role:

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for managing the implementation, reporting, and employee experience of various talent management programs within the organization. This role works closely with senior leadership, HR, and business units to create and execute programs that attract, develop, and retain top talent. The Learning and  Development Specialist  will focus on courses, curriculum and programs that enhance employee engagement, improve performance, assist in succession planning, and encourage employee growth.

Benefits:

• Excellent Health Insurance options including a FREE employee only option
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance options
• FREE life insurance equal to your annualized pay rate
• 401k with a 50% match up to the first 6% of your contributions
• 7 paid Holidays
• 2 paid Personal days
• 10 paid Vacation days

• Collaborates with HR leadership to develop and implement talent programs that align with the company’s strategic goals
• Executes talent initiatives that drive employee experience and satisfaction
• Ensures that talent programs are aligned with organizational needs and company culture
• Manages and continuously improves the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance reviews
• Assists in the creation and execution of succession planning strategies to ensure continuity of key talent in critical roles, while identifying high-potential employees and providing them with growth opportunities
• Provides support with the Annual Employee Survey design, implementation, analytics, and action planning
• Leverages data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of talent programs, track performance outcomes, develop and maintain dashboard(s) and report key metrics
• Designs and facilitates learning sessions, workshops, and leadership development programs to enhance employee skills and drive organizational growth
• Leads and supports change management initiatives related to talent and performance programs, ensuring employees are supported through transitions and new processes are successfully implemented
• Serves as a liaison between HR, management, and employees to ensure smooth communication and effective execution of talent programs
• Fosters a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and continuous development within talent programs
• Completes assigned tasks in a safe, accurate, thorough, and alert manner
• Upholds Company policies and procedures
• Works in a professional manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers, and the public
• Other related job duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels
• Data-driven, with the ability to analyze, present findings, and make recommendations to leadership
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, talent management trends, and relevant labor laws
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and talent management tools
• Knowledge of employee development frameworks and leadership competencies
• Ability to facilitate training and workshops for diverse audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros, If Statements, Formulas)
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to cross-functional teams
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Capable of managing multiple projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Strong initiative and the ability to complete assignments and responsibilities independently
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Talent Management/Training, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in HR and Talent Management roles, with at least 1-2 years in a program management capacity
• Strong understanding of Talent Development, Performance Management, Leadership Programs, and Employee Engagement
• Experience in Project Management, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
• Previous experience in HVAC Industry or other service business preferred
• Certification in Talent Management is a plus
• Master’s degree in organizational development a plus

Physical requirements:

• Continuously able to work in office environment
• Continuously able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printer
• Continuously able to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours
• Able to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the day
• Occasionally able to lift up to 15
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
• Rarely requires climbing
• Ability to travel on occasion for employee events, training sessions, or cross-department collaboration

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas.
• Ability to travel nationwide as required to conduct safety inspections, up to 50%
• Must be willing to work full time out of an office located in location of Job Posting. (This is not a Hybrid or Remote Role.)