Learning & Development Specialist
Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Learning & Development Specialist
Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.
With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US, and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.
Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.
Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.
Ready to start your career and be an important part of our HR & Recruiting team?
As a Specialist in employee Learning & Development, your goal is to support teammates across the organization throughout their employee life cycle. This starts with their onboarding, and extends across their career trajectory as they deepen their knowledge and enhance their capabilities. You will partner with teammates within the HR department to support all aspects of the pre-hire process, and assist with the administration of raises, promotions and transfers. Your role sits at a critical intersection of HR employee relations and training and development, and supplements the technical offerings provided by our Training Department. You are responsible for creating and facilitating the core soft skills trainings which empower teammates to address their gaps and ultimately grow to new heights; in short, you are creating the environment for motivated and engaged teammates to excel. You also own the performance management process, and - because the employee development journey sometimes includes twists or turns - you are experienced in coaching management in setting expectations, and addressing performance shortcomings clearly and kindly. You work closely with the Employee Relations Specialist to serve as an advisor and witness to managers, as well as a listening ear to employees. Like every member of HR & Recruiting team, you have a crucial role in ensuring a positive work environment, and support our business’ compliance by ensuring accuracy of records and reporting.
Are You Looking to:
- Own all aspects of the employee performance management process; setting standards for recurring 90 day, biannual and annual reviews, and ensuring that these are scheduled and completed well?
- Drive standardization and compliance with our succession planning process for all key roles?
- Work closely with various business stakeholders to identify soft skills training needs, and create and facilitate this learning content?
- Serve as an employee advocate, while remaining mindful of company risk, manager authority, and compliance requirements.
- Coach leaders in setting performance expectations, and serve as a key point of contact for them when investigating or navigating performance shortcomings, or disciplinary issues?
- Continue expanding your knowledge of adult learning and development best practices through company-supported attendance of workshops, trainings and networking events?
- Partner with the Employee Relations Specialist to ensure all new hire documents and account setup are completed and processed, including overseeing the I-9 and e-verify process?
- Be part of a diverse and international team that values positivity, accountability and continuous improvement?
- Stay current on trends in employee development and performance management. Use these insights to serve as an advisor to the business?
- Work closely with a variety of stakeholders to deliver an excellent employee experience, and mitigate risk for the business?
- Become a trusted first point of contact for routine employee and third-party inquiries.
- Adhere to company policies and federal, state, and local laws and standards to ensure business compliance.
- Step into a growing organization and continue to support the buildout of our ERP system.
- Assist with new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude and experience.
- Be knowledgeable about our company offerings, such as our benefit programs and development trajectories, and able to respond to questions accordingly.
- Administer records and process or support with personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, disciplinary interactions, and terminations.
- Maintain accurate records in the company Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- You have a positive, can-do attitude.
- You have a customer service orientation and understand the importance of providing internal and external customers with an excellent experience.
- You bring excellent attention to detail, good organizational skills, and a sense of personal accountability for the quality of your work.
- You have an excellent grasp of English, and can communicate clearly and professionally with team members and external partners.
- You bring a strong work ethic and a hands-on approach to new challenges.
- You bring an understanding of the US wind energy market, or a willingness to learn about this industry.
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within HR, managing employee performance processes, and/or learning and development processes.
- High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to speak comfortably in front of large groups, and key business stakeholders.
- Ability to read and interpret documents and follow instructions, such as performance reviews or disciplinary notices.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening.
- Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus because of frequent computer-based work.
What You’ll Get:
- Eligibility after 6 months to participate in our 401k with immediately vested, generous company match.
- Generous PTO, excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.
- Competitive compensation.
- Personalized and ongoing training.
DWT CULTURE:
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.
Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one
wind turbine at a time.
How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.
We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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