Employee Development Coordinator

THE FIRM

At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about fostering professional growth and development? Join our team as a Learning & Development Coordinator in the Charlotte office of Alston & Bird! In this dynamic firmwide role, you will collaborate closely with the Employee Development Manager and Human Resources leadership to spearhead all Learning & Development initiatives for professional staff. Play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce and driving excellence in employee development!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Facilitate and oversee employee development initiatives and their curriculum.

• Assess and suggest development activities for individuals and units within the firm.

• Develop and manage employee listening strategies within the firm.

• Coordinate with business units to discuss and plan professional development programs, utilizing established programming and resources.

• Help prepare and manage the annual staff training budget.

• Develop and maintain an on-demand course catalog and knowledge management materials.

• Oversee the content and processes for New Hire Orientation and related onboarding activities.

• Establish yearly plans for continued support of the firm on-going professional staff initiatives.

• Provide comprehensive human resources support across various operational functions.

• Some travel may be required for this role to facilitate training sessions and other professional development events.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in facilitating and coordinating development programs

• Experience in assessing and recommending professional development activities

• Budget management skills for training programs

• Experience in organizing and recommending speakers and facilitators for educational programs

• Knowledge of new hire orientation processes and onboarding activities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: bachelor’s degree in communications, human resources, organizational development, or other business-oriented degree.

• 2-5 years of experience in employee development or a related field.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at [email protected].

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.