What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Employee Development position at Yount Hyde & Barbour PC?
Job Description
Job Description
You chart the course; we help you lift off! At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships — between our teams and our clients. We aim to hire great people who want to take ownership of their careers while we help to provide the tools for success. As the Director of Employee Development you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training, leadership development, and coaching programs that support the organization's strategic objectives. This role focuses on enhancing employee skills, fostering professional growth, and building a strong internal leadership pipeline to drive organizational effectiveness. The Director will also embed a culture of coaching and continuous learning across all levels of the organization.
Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Expertise & Quality
- Develop innovative training programs that address skill gaps, enhance competencies, and align with business objectives.
- Establish measurable goals for training initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational strategy.
- Integrate digital learning platforms and e-learning tools to create flexible, scalable learning solutions.
- Design and lead internal leadership development programs to prepare high-potential employees for increased responsibilities and executive roles.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify future leadership needs and build customized development plans for key talent.
- Implement succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity and business sustainability.
- Serve as a certified internal coach, providing high-level coaching to leaders, managers, and high-potential employees.
- Foster a coaching culture by training managers and leaders in coaching techniques to improve team performance and engagement.
- Collaborate with HR and business leaders to embed coaching as a core element of talent development.
- Partner with the Chief People Officer regarding the Firm’s performance management strategy, ensuring a focus on goal alignment, employee development, and fair evaluations.
- Coach managers on delivering constructive feedback and creating meaningful development plans for their teams.
- Develop tools and resources to support leaders in addressing performance challenges and enabling employee growth.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to identify organizational development needs and develop targeted solutions.
- Leverage analytics to measure the success of training, leadership, and coaching programs, refining initiatives based on data insights.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate best practices into talent strategies.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to drive initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), employee engagement, and retention.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent strategies and organizational development.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development
Skills & Competencies
Education, Experience, & Other Requirements
Benefits & Perks
We believe that real effort should be rewarded. That is why YHB is investing in our people and fostering a supportive, rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you will enjoy :
Competitive Compensation & Rewards :
Comprehensive Health & Wellness :
Professional Development :
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Engaging Work Culture :
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YHB is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business!
