Learning & Development Specialist

Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home& Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplace for Women for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity

we are currently looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our HR Team

Our ideal candidate:

• Is authentic and collaborative by nature
• Is comfortable and adept at crafting training strategy for a large retail business.
• Values innovation and efficiency. You will be curious by nature, with experience of balancing multiple priorities at once.
• Has experience in developing learning plans, with a truly blended approach, that is supported by learning technology & in-person events.
• Event Management and/or Project Management experience would be a plus.

Main role responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with partners in other departments to Review, Design and Implement a continuous Learning & Development Framework for colleagues at all stages of their career with Woodie’s.
• Achieving consensus for the Training & Engagement agenda through collaboration with the wider business.
• Planning and delivering Events, Processes and Initiatives that continue to facilitate an environment of Learning, Recognition & Appreciation
• Working closely with our Marketing and HR teams to collaborate on the positioning and strength of our L&D Brand.
• Ensuring we remain compliant with our Mandatory & Legislative Training requirements at all times.

Our benefits include:

• Colleague Discount
• Company Pension
• Healthcare
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave
• Sick-pay scheme
• Flexi-Wage - Choose your own pay cycle!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.