Learning & Development Specialist

Hubbardton Forge - Castleton, VT

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Castleton, VT

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Learning & Development Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, with a specific focus on Performance Coaching and Learning & Development activities. This position is responsible for identifying the development needs within the organization and creating professional development programs that cater to those needs. The specialist will develop and/or source employee and leadership development opportunities, ensuring that all employees at Hubbardton Forge have access to the necessary resources to enhance their skills and knowledge. In this role, the Learning & Development Specialist will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, delivering policies and programs that align with the desired culture of Hubbardton Forge. The specialist will design tools and training programs that equip employees with the skills required for success, curate and manage training materials, and coach team members through conflicts to foster teamwork and improve performance. Additionally, the specialist will guide and support leadership in implementing the Performance Management Program (PMP), ensuring that all employees receive constructive feedback regularly. The Learning & Development Specialist will partner with the VP of HR to create and execute employee development strategies, leading by example and providing managerial coaching. This role also involves leading employee engagement initiatives, identifying process improvements, and supporting routine HR tasks such as payroll and benefits administration. The specialist will develop effective communication strategies to inform leadership and employees about company programs and policies, stay current on legislative issues affecting employment practices, and facilitate employee orientations and leadership development programs. Overall, the Learning & Development Specialist is an advocate for the team, actively listening to concerns and communicating observations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department with a focus on Performance Coaching and Learning & Development activities.
• Identify development needs from the organization and create professional development programs.
• Develop and/or source employee and leadership development opportunities.
• Design tools and training programs that equip employees with the skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Curate and manage training materials/library ensuring employees have access to resources to expand their skillset.
• Coach team members and peers through conflicts and inspire teamwork.
• Guide, coach & support Leadership in implementing the Performance Management Program (PMP).
• Monitor PMP to ensure all employees receive constructive performance feedback regularly.
• Partner with the VP of HR on creating the employee development strategy and executing programs.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives/teams to advance social, wellbeing, and community relations.
• Identify and recommend process improvements within the organization.
• Support routine tasks of the HR department including payroll, benefits administration, and occupational health and safety.
• Create effective communication strategies to inform leadership and employees of company programs and policies.
• Stay current on legislative issues impacting employment relationships and HR practices.
• Develop and facilitate employee orientations, onboarding programs, and leadership development programs.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources, organization development, organizational behavior, or related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years within Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Training & Development.
• Strong working knowledge of all current federal labor laws and regulations.
• Previous experience with employee/HR program implementations.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) with the ability to advise managers on employee relations issues.
• Strong listening and evaluating skills.
• Previous work experience handling sensitive employee issues including harassment and discrimination preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to instill direction and drive to managers and employees.
• Strong analysis skills with the ability to recommend and implement solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop solid working relationships.
• Strong project management skills with proven follow-up and completion performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Previous experience working in a team environment preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous work experience handling sensitive employee issues including harassment and discrimination.
• Previous experience working in a team environment.