Employee Development Specialist

LandCare•Duluth, GA

About The Position

The Employee Development Specialist helps LandCare team members build the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to succeed. The role coordinates new employee onboarding, supports training and development initiatives, and manages the Division's summer internship program. The specialist coordinates 90-day onboarding for Account Managers, Branch Administrators, Production Managers, and Branch Managers; conducts orientation; develops individualized onboarding plans; and partners with managers on training, job shadowing, and hands-on learning. The role also provides guidance and conducts 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins to assess progress, gather feedback, and identify development needs. The position partners with Division and Market Vice Presidents to identify training needs, coordinates training programs and events, and collaborates with the Learning and Development team on company-wide initiatives. It also manages the summer internship program with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership, including intern onboarding, learning activities, check-ins, evaluations, and identifying interns with potential for full-time employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in training coordination, employee onboarding, program management, or a related field.
Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of an organization.
Comfort 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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

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.
Create individualized 90-day onboarding plans and partner with managers to coordinate training, job shadowing, and hands-on learning.
Support new employees and conduct 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins to assess progress, gather feedback, and identify development needs.
Monitor onboarding progress, partner with managers, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Partner with Division and Market Vice Presidents to identify and prioritize training and development needs.
Coordinate training programs and events, including scheduling, logistics, communications, and follow-up.
Collaborate with the L&D team to implement training programs and company-wide development initiatives.
Track training participation, gather feedback, and recommend improvements to development programs.
Manage the summer internship program in partnership with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership.
Coordinate intern onboarding, job shadowing, learning experiences, and development activities.
Serve as a 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.