Employee Development Specialist
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary: The Employee Development Specialist is responsible for facilitating the onboarding process for new employees by ensuring the new hires are equipped with the knowledge, training, resources, and support needed to succeed. This position is also responsible for creating and managing employee training and development initiatives which focuses on fostering skill enhancement, leadership development, and compliance with industry standards to support organizational goals and employee success. The ideal candidate is a proactive, engaging professional with a strong understanding of construction and maintenance operations.
- New Hire Orientation: Conduct orientation sessions to introduce new employees to company culture, values, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all new hire paperwork, certifications, and licenses are completed, verified, and compliant with industry regulations.
- Resource Provisioning: Facilitate the distribution of necessary tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and access to company systems or software.
- Training Program Development: Assist in the design and implementation of training programs for various roles, including field technicians, project managers, and administrative staff, covering technical skills, safety standards, and leadership development.
- Needs Assessment: Collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps and development needs, creating targeted training plans to address them.
- Industry-Specific Training: Coordinate training on industry regulations, equipment operation, construction techniques, and emerging technologies in commercial construction and maintenance.
- Leadership Development: Assist in the development and implementation of programs to cultivate leadership skills for supervisors, foremen, and emerging leaders, including mentoring and succession planning.
- Compliance and Certifications: Ensure employees maintain required certifications and coordinate recertification processes.
- Learning Management System (LMS): Implement and maintain the company’s LMS to track training progress, completion, and employee development metrics.
- Performance Support: Partner with HR and management to align development programs with performance evaluations and career path planning.
- Employee Engagement: Promote a culture of continuous learning through workshops, webinars, and on-the-job training opportunities.
- Program Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, performance metrics, and ROI analysis, making improvements as needed.
- Industry Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure training programs remain relevant and competitive.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in employee training, development, or related roles, preferably in construction, maintenance, or a similar industry.
- Knowledge of commercial construction and maintenance processes, safety regulations and industry-specific skills.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS), HR software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with a focus on detail and deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Based at the Corporate office in Denham Springs with occasional visits to other office locations for training delivery.
- Health Insurance-FMM will pay 50% of the employee's premium.
- 401K Contribution-FMM will match employee contribution up to 3%
- Optional voluntary benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Provided Health Club membership
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FMM is a maintenance and construction company that services both residential and commercial properties. Our mission is to provide our clients with high quality, high value maintenance and construction services while maintaining superior levels of communication, professionalism, integrity and honesty with our staff, clients, suppliers, and professional associates. Our team is comprised of experienced individuals who hold the same values of FMM: Quality, Teamwork, Pride, Passion, and Integrity. Each day we strive to hold these values at the forefront of our service and our daily actions. We are excited about the growth of our company over the years and look to continue our growth for years to come. We have been honored as one of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies and as one of LSU Top 100 Tiger Businesses for mulitple years. Our growth and success comes from the quality individuals who make up our team, and we look forward to the expansion of that team in the years to come.
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