<p><strong>Design the Future</strong><br />
At Steelcase, we believe the places where people work, really matter. Great places can inspire, accelerate innovation, enhance wellbeing and connect people to each other and to the purpose of their organization. By studying how people work and by bringing human insights to the places where they work, we help organizations to achieve a higher level of performance.</p>

<p><strong>We&rsquo;d like to invite you to begin a journey with us.</strong><br />
In 2011, we opened a new Business Center in one of the most vibrant cities in Romania &ndash; Cluj-Napoca. We provide a wide range of support services for Steelcase Innovation Centers, Manufacturing and Sales Organizations, supporting Europe and North America.<br />
We&rsquo;d like to invite you to become a member of our Steelcase team and work for a global leader in one of our inspiring spaces.</p>

<p>Job vacancy</p>

<p><strong>Learning &amp; Development Specialist</strong><br />
1 year determined period (with possibility to be extended to 1 year and a half)</p>

<p>Our office in Cluj-Napoca supports a wide variety of functions in Steelcase, with a focus on IT, Finance, Sales Support and Order Fulfillment, also including Sales, Brand Communication, and Operations support. Currently more than 250 employees work for over 30 sub-functions, connecting daily with colleagues around the world. Employees relate to their often remote functional teams as much as to their local colleagues from other function.<br />
We are looking for a Learning &amp; Development Specialist to support Cluj teams, leaders and the management team in learning and development process of their team members.</p>

<p><strong>Mission:</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Main focus for this role will be to support the Cluj teams in their development process with a strong link to strengthening our office and company culture</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;The Learning and Development Specialist will create impact:</p>

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o by coordinating the training and development programs for Cluj Business Center through alignment and close collaboration with the HR department and local management team<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o by acting as catalyst: understanding local needs and tapping into the global knowledge (tools, trainings, concepts, frameworks and functional expertise) available at Steelcase to provide support quickly and appropriately, to both leverage available knowledge and the effectiveness of implementation<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o through hands-on interaction, supporting and coaching leadership team to help &ldquo;unlocking the human promise&rdquo; in their employees, both in a systematic way and as needed day-to-day</p>

<p><strong>Detailed Task Description:</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Based on the talent priorities identified, and by applying Steelcase University learning consulting methodology, determine and analyze learning and development needs of functional or cross-functional groups</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Develop functional and cross-functional needs into an overall learning &amp; development plan, grouping needs by technical, cross-cultural, personal and methodological skills</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Assess and recommend available learning solutions, preferring programs already available at Steelcase. If none are available, identify outside provider or conceive solutions and support implementation in a timely manner</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Prepare and/or review reports, survey results, etc. to analyze and identify training opportunities, common learning trends and needs</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Provide support to functional leaders to determine individual and team skill and/or performance gaps short-, mid- and long-term</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Act as coach to local leaders or content multipliers in a &ldquo;train the trainer&rdquo; approach, assist the leaders and content owners in the formulation, plan development, methodologies, implementation strategies, and measures to determine the right learning architecture for the targeted audience leading to better performance</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Deliver training programs and program materials, support tools and job aides to train all levels of personnel in response to development needs</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Deliver training follow-up sessions on key subjects</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Support implementation of Steelcase foundational training for all employees</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Follow-up on training progress and completion results</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Support HR and Cluj management team in the development of local programs such as onboarding experience for new comers, programs design for building the right culture in the Cluj office, cross-cultural work environment, remote management etc</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Conduct general or specialized presentations and workshops as part of the onboarding program</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Help build relationships with outside consultants/vendors</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Stay current and participate in key learning &amp; development initiatives and processes within Steelcase</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Conduct research to identify current trends and thinking relative to area of work as required</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Provide input about local functional and cross-functional needs to global Learning &amp; Development</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Stay connected with the Steelcase Learning Group in order to understand the global learning strategy and ensure alignment with global learning objectives and programs</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Trainings schedule and training completion tracking</p>

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<p><strong>Education/Experience</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Bachelor&#39;s degree in related field required (Organization Development, Psychology, Education, Human Resources Development, Counseling, Business Administration)</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;2 years related professional experience, including a coach and trainer role</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Good knowledge of Microsoft office, especially PowerPoint</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;English fluent, French or German is a plus</p>

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<p><strong>Skills/Abilities</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Enjoy being with people</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Strong facilitation, training and coaching skills</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Good oral communication and presentation skills</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;High sense of ownership and responsibility</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;&ldquo;Get-done&rdquo; attitude, putting the quick but appropriate response to a leader&rsquo;s immediate need before perfection</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Strong customer orientation towards internal customer, striving to apply user-centric approach focused on his needs and constraints</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Ability to communicate with impact, balancing empathy to coaching with importance of long-term business need</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Able to multitask, plan and organize well work load;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Ability to take an innovative approach to learning and coaching challenges and opportunities.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;Ability to influence and gain acceptance of ideas through appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques.</p>
