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Deutsche Windtechnik · 15 hours ago

Learning & Development Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, specializing in Wind Turbine Generators. The Learning & Development Specialist will support teammates throughout their employee life cycle, focusing on onboarding, training, and performance management while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment.

EnergyManufacturingRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

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)

Qualification

Employee performance managementDevelopmentCoaching managementUS wind energy marketHRIS proficiencyCustomer service orientationAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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