Lead Workforce Development Trainer

The Lead WFD Trainer is a senior level employee development role that has an advanced understanding and can anticipate business needs. They direct new training program design and analyze session feedback to make recommendations for improvement to content and presentations. They have subject matter expertise in a particular subject, training program, or function of the company and are a trusted partner to the business. They have an increased exposure to senior leadership in the business unit and mentor Senior WFD Trainers.

The Workforce Development program focuses on field employee success and is structured around four key areas: Recruitment, Onboarding, Skills Training, and Leadership Development, with intentional overlap to support office-based teams.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Recruitment

• Organizes and attends local job and career fairs.
• Coordinates recruitment efforts with Marketing and Business Development teams.
• Processes field applications submitted via rosendin.com/electricians
• Interviews and assesses field applicants, providing next steps (e.g., referral to local union halls).
• Aligns hiring needs with local union representatives.
• Explores and engages with local and national recruitment programs.

Onboarding

• Designs onboarding program content and duration based on local needs assessments.
• Coordinates onboarding materials with Corporate Learning & Development and Safety departments.
• Facilitates onboarding sessions focused on culture, safety, and skills.
• Administers written and hands-on skills assessments.
• Manages DocuSign paperwork for new hires.

Skills Training

• Delivers hands-on training modules for various classifications (e.g., conduit bending, MC cable installation, terminations).
• Facilitates basic skills training for new industry entrants, focusing on safe and proper tool/material use.
• Leads bootcamp-style sessions for sub-journeyman level employees.

Leadership Development

• Coordinates and/or facilitates:

• Foreman Development Series
• Field supervision training

• App-based and software-based training

• Customizes training content to meet local needs.
• Promotes the Rosendin Field Operations Manual and internal processes.
• Coordinates with external consultants or vendors for specialized training.

General Workforce Development Support

• Promote Rosendin culture, core values, mission statement, and vision
• Pursue & coordinate grant & training reimbursement opportunities
• Pursue & coordinate continued education credits (for class participants) as available per location
• Track & report training metrics as identified by corporate training or regional leadership
• Capture participant feedback on all trainings via survey
• Communicate upcoming schedule & direction with corporate Learning & Development Team
• Participate in personal continued education & development as identified by regional management & corporate Learning & Development management
• Develop new training content as needed
• Participate in peer reviews of newly developed or extensively modified content
• Participate in scheduled Workforce Development meetings
• Assign (recommend) LinkedIn Learning paths & content to field employees
• Counsel & coach struggling field employees
• Connect field & office teams through joint training opportunities
• May manage additional local training resources
• Promote a positive community presence

Do you have experience in Vendor communication?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more., * Proven work experience in a training or similar role is preferred.

• Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.
• Ability to speak comfortably in front of a classroom audience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills., * Generally, requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience.
• Requires 6+ years of related experience.
• Union experience is preferred.
• Instructional Design certification is preferred.
• Presentation skills are preferred.

Pulled from the full job description

• Continuing education credits
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter - Our Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We’d love to have you as a shareholder!