Senior HR & Leadership Development Specialist

SST Direct; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced HR professional focused on Learning & Development to design and drive employee training programs, strengthen performance management, and support leadership development across a manufacturing-focused organization.

The role emphasizes onboarding, career growth planning, and building a culture of continuous learning, with strong collaboration across departments and leadership teams. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field; equivalent education and progressive HR experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Strong background in Learning & Development, employee training, performance management, and organizational development.
• Experience developing and facilitating training programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Certification in SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, or industrial environments preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of employee training programs, leadership development initiatives, and organizational learning strategies.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify departmental skill gaps and opportunities for employee development.
• Design and facilitate training programs that enhance knowledge, skills, performance, and overall effectiveness.
• Develop onboarding and new hire orientation programs for a consistent employee experience.
• Partner with department leaders to identify development needs and create career growth plans.
• Coach managers on communication, feedback, and engagement to support leadership development.
• Establish career development, mentorship, and succession planning initiatives.
• Track training participation and effectiveness to measure success and identify improvements.

Skills

Learning & Development

Employee training

Performance management

Leadership development

Coaching & feedback

Facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Organizational development

Workforce planning

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced HR professional focused on Learning & Development to design and drive employee training programs, strengthen performance management, and support leadership development across a manufacturing-focused organization.

The role emphasizes onboarding, career growth planning, and building a culture of continuous learning, with strong collaboration across departments and leadership teams. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.