Training & Development Manager-Bilingual

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client in the manufacturing and industrial sector to hire a Bilingual Training & Development Manager in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This individual will lead employee training, leadership development, onboarding, and organizational development initiatives while supporting performance management and broader HR functions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Learning & Development, with experience developing and delivering training programs, identifying workforce development needs, coaching managers, and strengthening employee performance and organizational effectiveness.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee training and development programs.

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify organizational, departmental, and individual skill gaps.

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate employee training, leadership development, and professional development initiatives.

• Develop training materials, presentations, procedures, and learning resources.

• Establish structured onboarding and new hire orientation programs.

• Partner with department leaders to identify workforce development priorities and establish training objectives.

• Develop career development plans, succession planning initiatives, and internal advancement opportunities.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through employee feedback, performance metrics, and program assessments.

• Track training participation, completion rates, and employee development progress.

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee development, performance improvement, and leadership effectiveness.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth.

• Administer and improve performance management programs and processes.

• Partner with leadership to establish performance expectations, measurable goals, and employee development plans.

• Guide managers through performance reviews, evaluations, goal-setting, and talent assessments.

• Identify performance trends and recommend strategies to improve individual and organizational effectiveness.

• Coach managers on effective performance conversations, feedback, and employee development.

• Support organizational development initiatives designed to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity.

• Serve as an HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace matters.

• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.

• Assist managers with employee coaching, counseling, corrective action, and performance improvement plans.

• Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and culture-building initiatives.

• Assist with onboarding, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives.

• Support compensation and benefits administration, employee records, and HRIS data management.

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, COBRA, and HIPAA requirements.

• Assist with HR policies, audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and progressive professional experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Training, Human Resources, or Organizational Development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, bilingual Learning & Development professional who can take ownership of employee training and organizational development initiatives. This individual should be comfortable working directly with employees, managers, and executive leadership to identify development opportunities, deliver effective training, strengthen management capabilities, and build a culture of continuous learning.

Strong experience in training and development is essential, along with the ability to support broader HR functions as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.