Development Specialist I - Training and Development
About The Position
At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities. A new store means new opportunities-help us bring our culture and values to our new Cedar Park, Texas location by supporting our growing team. Help build the Cedar Park team from the ground up. This role will be primarily on‑site during the initial store opening, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule once the location is established. As NFM’s Development Specialist you will grow the high potentials and future leaders for NFM through tailored programs for different groups of key/high potential employees. Assist in building the network of internal and external coaches and mentors. You will also engage high potentials in mentoring relationships. Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, college coursework in business, related area or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years Human Resources, training and/or development experience
- Ability to travel as needed
- Experience with internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
- Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, drug screen and criminal background check
Responsibilities
- Oversee the creation of development plans for high potential, high achiever, and the talent watch population at NFM
- Facilitate training programs, including, but not limited to, new hire orientation, new hire training, sales training, safety training, software training, warehouse training, skills development programs, policy-specific training, etc
- Implement activities and or training designed to meet organizational needs
- Consult and assist high potential staff with executing development plans
- Cooperates with the HR Business Partners and top managers
Benefits
- Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
- Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
- Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
- Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
- Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
- Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
- Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
- Paid community volunteer opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
