Employee Development Specialist

Position Summary
The Employee Development Specialist helps LandCare team members build the knowledge, skills and relationships needed to succeed by coordinating new employee onboarding, supporting training and development initiatives and managing the Division's summer internship program.
Key Responsibilities
New Employee Onboarding
Coordinate the 90-day onboarding experience for new Account Managers, Branch Administrators, Production Managers and Branch Managers
Conduct new employee orientation, covering LandCare's culture, operations and available resources
Establish individualized 90-day onboarding plans and partner with managers to coordinate training, job shadowing and hands-on learning experiences
Serve as a resource for new employees and conduct 30, 60 and 90-day check-ins to assess progress, gather feedback and identify additional development needs
Monitor onboarding progress, partner with managers and identify opportunities for improvement
Training Coordination and Development Support
Partner with Division and Market Vice Presidents to identify and prioritize training and development needs
Coordinate training programs and events, including scheduling, logistics communication and follow-up
Collaborate with L&D team to implement training programs and company-wide development initiatives
Track training participation, gather feedback and recommend improvements to development programs
Summer Internship Program
Manage summer internship program in partnership with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership
Coordinate onboarding, job shadowing, learning experiences and development activities
Serve as point of contact for interns and conduct regular check-ins with interns and their managers
Coordinate program evaluations, gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement
Partner with leadership to identify interns with potential for full-time employment
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development or a related field
3+ years experience in training coordination, employee onboarding, program management or a related field
Excellent organizational, time management and follow-through skills
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of an organization
Comfortable facilitating orientations, presenting information and engaging individuals and small groups
Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems and technology
Willingness and ability to travel
Benefits
Besides the great team environment and the ability to work outside, we also have a strong benefits package for our team members:
Competitive base salary
Team based profit sharing program
401K for all employees with 3.5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off Policy + 9 corporate holidays
Formal training and development
This opportunity has a base range that represents a full-time annual salary of $75,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience).

Work arrangement
No