Learning & Development Specialist

Overview

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team at our Johannesburg office. This position reports to the Chief Knowledge Officer and is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs that enhance employee skills and contribute to organizational growth. This role involves content creation, developing and delivering educational content, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives. The specialist collaborates with various departments to align training with business objectives and manages learning technologies. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, the Learning and Development Specialist helps improve employee performance, growth, engagement, and retention.

Responsibilities

As a Learning and Development Specialist at Woolpert, you will:

• Create and design training programs and materials that address identified needs, align with organizational goals, and accommodate different learning styles.
• Utilize and manage learning management systems (LMS) and other technologies to deliver and track training programs.
• Partner with various leaders, including Human Resources, C-Suite, and People Managers on learning and development solutions and needs.
• Support compliance training by working with other departments’ knowledge experts in designing content for training and/or converting content into learner-friendly eLearning modules.
• Seek input from and provide feedback to learners to aid with knowledge transfer and behavior change, in addition to leaders on the success of learners and learning programs.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics to ensure they meet the desired objectives.
• Facilitate training sessions or workshops, both in-person and virtually, to ensure effective learning outcomes.
• Perform all administrative duties including preparation, schedule administration, and participant record maintenance (e.g., evaluations and attendance).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years of experience in content creation and training
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with the AE or AEC environment - preferred
• Familiarity with adult learning theory and practices

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Individuals with Disabilities