Jobs Available at Woolpert

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Manages full cycle recruiting responsibilities to identify, engage, and secure the best and brightest talent in Architecture, Engineering, and Geospatial.
• Delivers a high-quality experience for our hiring managers and candidates by facilitating best-in-class sourcing, interview and selection, and onboarding processes.
• Executes customized recruitment strategies that will support our growth and DE&I initiatives. Natural collaborator with cross-functional teams by being a subject matter expert on methodologies for sourcing highly specialized roles.
• Must maintain an exceptional record of recruiting accomplishments, are proactive, and thrive in complex matrixed environments

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Kick-Off sessions with Hiring Managers efficiently by asking the appropriate questions and gathering detailed information, analyze resumes accurately, and comprehending complex search requirements.
• Create and provide a detailed job posting/description to prospective candidates, including a detailed description of the benefits package, as appropriate.
• Deliver high-quality service to hiring leaders by using various recruitment strategies to fill open requisitions.
• Document and maintain comprehensive notes in our Application Tracking System of skilled candidates to fill a diverse range of requisitions across multiple technical disciplines.
• Collaborate with other Talent Acquisition team members to help them perform their jobs effectively and build strong relationships with team members.
• Build excellent relationships with Hiring Leaders by creating customized strategies, resolving concerns, communicating effectively, and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct candidate interviews, schedule and coordinate interviews, compose and create offer letters.
• Negotiate offers with candidates and provide feedback to both HR and Hiring Leaders
• Work with talent acquisition team to improve processes so consistent, quality standard practices and services are provided to all candidates, managers, and HRBPs.
• Present qualified diversity candidates on open roles and ensure awareness of diversity hiring opportunities through networking and recruiting through diverse organizations and groups.
• Assist with employee retention by implementing practices to lessen turnover of new hires.

Qualifications / Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience recruiting technical professionals.
• Experience in a technical sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition role.
• Working knowledge of and experience with relevant employment legislation and employment trends
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite products and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to source, engage and attract high demand candidates.
• Team player who is highly service-oriented, independent, patient, flexible, and calm under pressure
• Proven ability to evaluate and manipulate recruiting tools and strategies and make recommendations to maximize productivity.
• Experience with recruiting globally and understanding the varying dynamics across these different global locations.
• Prior experience recruiting in the Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (AEG) industry is desired.

Skills:

• Exceptional people skills – must be a “people person” and possess a servant leadership attitude.
• Initiative-taking and self-sufficient in performing Human Resource functions.
• Ability to work in a team environment with associates both on-site and remote.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.

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Overview

• Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team at our Johannesburg office. This position reports to the Chief Knowledge Officer and is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs that enhance employee skills and contribute to organizational growth. This role involves content creation, developing and delivering educational content, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives. The specialist collaborates with various departments to align training with business objectives and manages learning technologies. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, the Learning and Development Specialist helps improve employee performance, growth, engagement, and retention.

Responsibilities

As a Learning and Development Specialist at Woolpert, you will:

• Create and design training programs and materials that address identified needs, align with organizational goals, and accommodate to different learning styles. Research and design content for learning and development programs, trainings, and learning experiences for various employee classifications and roles.
• Utilize and manage learning management systems (LMS) and other technologies to deliver and track training programs.
•  Partner with various leaders, including Human Resources, C-Suite, and People Managers on learning and development solutions and needs. 
•  Support compliance training by working with other departments’ knowledge experts in designing content for training and/or converting content into learner-friendly eLearning modules. 
•  Seek input from and provides feedback to learners to aid with knowledge transfer and behavior change, in addition to leaders on the success of learners and learning programs. Measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics to ensure they meet the desired objectives. 
•  May facilitate training sessions or workshops, both in-person and virtually, to ensure effective learning outcomes. Creates and provides classroom handouts, instructional materials, and manuals. Perform all administrative duties including preparation, schedule administration, and participant record maintenance (e.g., evaluations and attendance). 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years of experience in content creation and training
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with the AE or AEC environment- preferred
• Familiarity with adult learning theory and practices