Employee Development Specialist

As an Employee Development Specialist, you will perform a wide variety of employee development and training functions to improve the capabilities of the Airports Authority's workforce. Serves in the Employee Development Department of the Office of Human Resources and Administrative Services at the Headquarters Office. Performs a full array of employee development functions, including training and succession planning, as well as some organizational development functions and special projects. Position requires knowledge of HR subject matter to include training, performance management, and e-learning. Performs related functions. Necessary special factors: work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors; may need to attend training sessions outside of normal business hours and on weekends.

Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert for training and talent/performance management activities, including communicating training policies, assisting in developing individual learning plans, and recommending training/development policies and procedures; maintains content and functionality of the e-learning management system; supports development and management of succession planning programs; assists with placing highly skilled people in leadership positions through strategic succession management; assesses, revises, and collaborates on succession management program elements; assesses current workforce competencies and current and future business needs; coordinates and manages data-driven performance measurement programs; develops procedures and monitors performance, suggesting new or improved performance measures; identifies and provides in-house and vendor training, working with requesting managers through the training cycle from needs analysis to evaluation and follow-up; evaluates feedback and data to improve learning programs and recommends vendors; conducts audits to keep training materials up to date; assists in developing the annual training budget; reviews, develops, and updates training and development policies and procedures; facilitates live and virtual learning sessions; assists with change management coaching and consulting; counsels employees on vocational interests/careers using tools such as the MBTI or other psychometric tools; performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible experience in organization development, including designing and facilitating succession programs, assessing employee training and development needs, and maintaining e-learning course content of a learning management system; bachelor's degree in human resources or related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered); knowledge of and experience with procurement contracts and vendor management and/or P-cards; knowledge of methods and procedures of employee development and training; knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of performance management; knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of change management; ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding organization and employee information; ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to use computer hardware and modern office suite software, with an emphasis on learning management systems; familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and learning principles; experience using data to measure training effectiveness, drive decision-making, and measure ROI; ability to communicate with all levels of management and external partners; state driver's license in good standing; background security investigation required for all new hires

Nice to have

Experience in performance-based management programs, process analysis, and change management in the public sector; experience using SharePoint or similar publishing tools; experience administering CliftonStrengths, MBTI, or similar psychometric assessments; experience using Workday or similar enterprise management tools