Position: HR Development Specialist
Company: GeoGuard
Category: HR
Experience required: 2y
English level: upper

We are looking for an **HR Development Specialist** to join our Kharkiv team!

This role will report to both the Senior HR Manager, Ukraine for day to day activity, but will work with the Director Human Resources in Vancouver, Canada on corporate initiatives. **The HR Development Specialist’s** primary responsibility is to contribute to GeoGuard’s success by managing the learning, training and development of the team but will also combine the duties of a HR Operations Manager to support the operational responsibilities of the organization. The role’s overall focus is to sustain and enhance employee engagement and performance across all countries and offices. **The HR Development Specialist** is an experienced training and development practitioner either as a technology training instructor or as a HR professional with experience building out training plans, but understands technology. This role is an important member of the multi-country team whose mandate is to build our employer brand while promoting the company’s culture and values.

**Key responsibilities and accountabilities include (but not limited to):**

Development Specialist (85% of the role):

- Deliver a world class learning, development and training environment across the organization that will contribute to our corporate goal of being the employer of choice for key talent in the markets in which we operate.

- Assess the training needs of the organization through consultation with managers, interviews with employees and HR members to compile an internal educational list. This could have the dual focus of specific training to support or improve job skills; or training geared towards future employee growth; or the growth needs of the organization.

- Design and create an organizational training program, taking into consideration geographical locations to deliver an equalized and cross-functional plan.

- Collaborate on the design of a formal Graduate Training program across all countries.

- Consider the delivery of training; using a variety of mediums that deliver the expected expertise and within budget. This could include, but not limited to: in-person instruction, online, reading, interactive modules, conferences, group discussions, team exercises, video, web-based, self-guided or other training formats.

- Direct training programs for employees, coordinating time and gaining approval from Managers in relation to other deliverables and commitments.

- Select and assign courses, vendors and instructors as required to conduct training

- Monitor, evaluate and record training activities to ensure the program is current and effective. Evaluate effectiveness of instructors and materials to meet our quality and expectations.

- Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys and feedback from both staff and managers, researching alternatives as required.

- Negotiate contracts with instructors and vendors, controlling fees and expenses, travel and 1 accommodation.

- Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development expertise by reading current journals, online reviews, trends, magazines, educational practice, etc.

- Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of test, assessments and / or re-training requirements in HRIS.

- Contribute to and review of onboarding training practices and other internal training modules, including Lunch and Learn initiatives.

- Report status and prepare reports, including KPI outcomes and results to HR Director and Management on a regular basis or as directed.

- Work collaboratively with other country offices to ensure the standard of training is maintained.

HR Operations Manager (15% of the role):

- Contribute to and execute on Human Resources operations and requirements. This could include developing job descriptions, supporting and mentoring employees, providing advice to managers and team leads.

- Maintain employee policies and procedures related (but not limited) to day-to-day expectations, employee conduct, and performance expectations and management for all offices.

- Participate in interview processes and contribute to selection processes.

- Contribute to the overall onboarding process and new hire experience across all locations, supporting local HR Managers with its facilitation.
Will share responsibility for employment agreement and independent consultant contract management, administration and employee documentation.

- Ensure legal compliance in all actions and activities.

- Manage employee relations and investigations as needed.

- Assist all members of HR team with special projects and initiatives, including employee engagement projects, employer branding, succession planning, reporting and performance measurements, etc.

- Provide general support all HR team members across all countries, promoting a respectful and engaging team environment amongst the team.

- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s technologies, process and teams.

- Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance.

- Other duties as required by the Sr. HR Manager or Director Human Resources.

**Skills and qualifications:**

- Minimum of 2 years training experience required with 3 to 5 years as an HR Generalist. Previous experience working in a technology environment is a requirement.

- Post-Secondary degree in a variety of educational backgrounds: Training, Software Development, Human Resources, Education or Instructional background.

- Experience in a Software Development / Technology / IT environments essential.

- Highly motivated to the success, coaching and development of others.

- In-depth knowledge of Employee Standards and Human Rights legislation.

- Excellent oral and written English Communication Skills.

- Ability to work effectively with teams across country offices, providing a high level of support across different cultures and perspectives.

- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop trusting relationships with management and employees. Establishing strong interpersonal skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

- Thinking creatively, strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

- Highly organized and detail-oriented, and efficient.

- Adaptable, flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

- Self-motivated.

If you have what we are looking for and would love to join our team in Ukraine, we want to hear from you! 

This position is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine and the successful candidate must be able and willing to travel.

To learn more about us, visit www.geoguard.com

We sincerely thank all applicants for applying; if we like what we see and feel you are a match for our position, we will be in touch.