Learning & Development Specialist

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.

• 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…