Department: People & Culture
Location: Austin, Texas
Description
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 15 times and being one of Austin's Top Workplaces for 5 years which couldn't have been possible without our employees.
At Four Hands, our employees are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that equips our team members with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
The People and Culture team is seeking a dynamic People Development Training Specialist to play a integral role in enhancing our employees' career journeys. This role will focus on designing, developing, and delivering impactful training programs that align with Four Hands' values and strategic goals.
In This Role
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify skill gaps and define training goals and objectives
- Develop engaging learning materials, conduct workshops, and deliver relevant, hands-on training sessions for employees at all levels
- Create, coordinate, and track training schedules, ensuring timely and effective delivery
- Deploy and oversee a Learning Management System (LMS) to manage resources, including manuals, videos, and courses
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices, and recommend innovative learning approaches that align with organizational needs
- Design flexible, adaptive learning interventions tailored to diverse learning styles, including neurodiverse audiences
- Work closely with department leads to ensure training initiatives address both individual and team development goals
- Analyze data from surveys, interviews, and performance metrics to identify program successes and areas for improvement
- Contribute to broader people development programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
- Contribute to DEI initiatives by designing training programs that foster cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion
- Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Other tasks as defined by Management
The Ideal Person
- 7+ years of experience in corporate training and development
- Bachelor's degree in Learning and Development, Education, Human Resources, or a related field
- Proven expertise in designing and delivering effective training programs
- Experience with instructional design theory and principles
- Ability to analyze training ROI and leverage data to assess impact and drive improvements
- Expertise with LMS platforms and e-learning tools
- Proficiency in traditional and modern training methods, including gamification and microlearning
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all materials while tailoring style and tone to meet the needs of diverse audiences
- Ability to develop detailed project plans, track project progress, measure goals, and providing regular status updates
- Preferred certifications in instructional design, learning and development, or related fields (e.g., CPLP, CPTD)
