Learning & Development Specialist

SBA Grupė; Mocksville (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work up to 5 days per month

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

SBA Group's USA facility SBA Home North Carolina is hiring a motivated L&D Specialist to design and manage learning programs for production teams. You will build competency maps, track impact, and drive employee experience initiatives in a fast-paced, automated factory.

We seek a candidate with 3+ years in L&D/HR, knowledge of training systems (ADP Learning Module, JIRA), and fluent English; Spanish is a plus. Remote work up to 5 days/month is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in L&D or HR Generalist roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of training practices, HR compliance, and labor laws.
• Higher education degree in HR management or related field.
• Strong experience in skills and workforce planning; proficient with training systems and channels.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement learning and development programs aligned with organizational needs, focusing on production trainings.
• Coordinate internal and external training initiatives, track participation and measure impact on performance and engagement.
• Develop competency and job/talent maps to support performance, growth, and succession planning.
• Standardize and digitize training processes with internal centers of excellence to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs to evaluate effectiveness and drive strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan future skills needs and build a sustainable skills pipeline.

Skills

L&D Experience

HR Generalist

Training Systems

ADP Learning Module

JIRA

English

Spanish (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's in HR management

Tools

ADP Learning Module

JIRA

Job description

About Us

SBA Home North Carolina- The first production facility in the USA by SBA Group, a furniture manufacturer from EU member in Lithuania, with operations started in late 2025. Over 250 talented professionals will work here and build their careers. It will be a highly robotic and automated factory with products reaching millions of homes in the US. Today we are seeking for a motivated and detail-oriented L&D Specialist (with focus on L&D and Employee Experience).

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development

• Design and implement learning and development programs that align with organizational needs and individual growth opportunities (with primary focus on production trainings).
• Coordinate internal and external training initiatives, tracking participation and measuring impact on performance and engagement.
• Develop and maintain competency and job/talent maps to support performance, growth, and succession planning.
• Standardize and digitize training processes in collaboration with internal centers of excellence, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics and KPIs to evaluate effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan for future skills needs, build a sustainable skills pipeline, and provide market insights and training strategies based on industry trends.

Employee Experience and Culture

• Champion company values, foster a strong organizational culture to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Support company-wide engagement initiatives and HR projects, including performance management, change initiatives, and culture development efforts. Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor standards, and internal HR policies. Provide backup support for HR Coordinator and HR Generalist as needed.

We believe you have:

• At least 3 years of proven experience in an L&D or HR Generalist role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment;
• Solid knowledge of training practices, HR compliance, labor laws;
• A higher education degree (preferably in HR management or related fields);
• Strong experience in skills and workforce planning. Practical knowledge of training systems, methods, and channels (ADP Learning Module, JIRA);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish language is an advantage);
• A proactive, responsible approach to work, a results-driven mindset, and strategic thinking that balances employee and business needs;
• The ability to work effectively with employees at various levels in a dynamic and flexible environment, manage change, and make confident decisions within your area of responsibility;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

We offer:

• An advanced business environment with exciting challenges.
• A positive and supportive team that embodies three core values into everyday actions: PASSION TO WIN, LEADERSHIP IN INVENTION, and the OWNERSHIP SPIRIT.
• A personal development plan and professional growth opportunities within the company.
• Competitive salary based on your experience, health insurance and other benefits. Remote work opportunity up to 5 days per month.