Training Development Specialist

Shaft Drillers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in New Jersey is seeking a Workforce Training & Development Specialist. This role involves establishing pipelines for non-English speaking employees, building partnerships with organizations globally, and providing training to enhance workforce retention. The ideal candidate should have experience in training, leadership, and excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel up to 75% is necessary. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience required.
• 1+ year of professional training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establish international/non-English speaking pipelines for labor obtainment.
• Build relationships with IGO and NGO organizations.
• Provide onboarding training to international/non-English speaking employees.
• Submit weekly logs of work completed to direct supervisor.
• Provide translation services to office and field leadership when interacting with international employees.
• Provide onboarding training to international employees.
• Gather workforce feedback and ideas for process improvement from international employees.
• Maintain log of prospects, partners, and labor pipeline resources.
• Submit pre-hire requirements for recommended hires for supervisor review.
• Coordinate/prep pre-hire requirement solutions for approved hires.
• Submit weekly progress logs to supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Negotiation skills

Purchasing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Workforce Training & Development Specialist

Department

• Human Resources

Location

• Corporate Office & Project Locations
• Director, Human Resources & Marketing

Status

Full Time/Exempt (Administrative)

Purpose

The Workforce Training & Development Specialist will work in with internal departments and external partners to expand the Company’s ability to attract, develop, and retain non-English speaking employees both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work to establish international / non-English speaking pipelines for the purpose of labor obtainment both domestically and internationally
• Work to establish relationships / partnerships with IGO and NGO organizations in an effort to boost international / non-English speaking employee obtainment
• Gain a full understanding of limitations and opportunities present within immigration legislation in order to evaluate workforce development opportunities
• Serve as a point of contact for current international / non-English speaking employees as well as subcontractors to maximize employee retention / employee relations efforts
• Provide office and field leadership with translation services when directly interacting with international / non-English speaking employees
• Provide onboarding training to international / non-English speaking employees
• Obtain workforce feedback, referrals, and ideas for process improvement from international / non-English speaking employees
• Produce and maintain log of prospects, partners, and other labor pipeline resources
• Submit pre-hire requirements for recommended hires to direct supervisor for review
• Coordinate / Obtain / Secure pre-hire requirement solutions for approved hires as authorized
• Submit weekly log of work completed to direct supervisor
• All other duties as assigned by Company management

Experience

• 1 + year of related experience required
• 1+ year of professional training experience required

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere
• Ability to proficiently utilize the programs with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to be a highly motivated, self-starter
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Ability to assess and quickly solve problems
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess strong communication skills
• Possess sound mechanical knowledge
• Possess strong negotiation and purchasing skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required
• PPE includes but is not limited to: hard hat, task specific safety glasses, life vest, respirators, task specific hearing protection, task specific safety shoes (steel toe or metatarsal), and /or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and may change based on the location in which the work is being completed
• Ability to walk, step, climb, and otherwise move from one location on the job site to another
• Depending on equipment in use, the chosen candidate must be able to physically get into and get out of equipment through the use of vertical mounted ladders up to and including 10’ or more in height
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle in accordance with all applicable laws, client requirements, and Company policies
• Ability to visually see worksite environment and observe equipment operations (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to complete repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Ability to climb vertical ladders. Working at elevated heights
• Ability to lift up to and including fifty (50) lb. objects as required
• Ability to carry up to and including fifty (50) lb. objects as required
• Ability to adapt to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to the elements
• Ability to work outdoors in all-weather conditions

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Licenses or Certifications

Valid state issued driver’s license required

• OSHA 10 certification preferred
• MSHA Part 48 training certificate preferred
• MSHA Part 48 & 77 instructor certification preferred

Travel

Ability to travel up to 75% required

EEO

• SDI Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disabilities and protected veteran status

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation to complete the application process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilities and protected veteran status.

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