Employee Onboarding Specialist, NA

Company: Vantage Data Centers
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

About Vantage Data CentersVantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.Human Resources DepartmentThe Human Resources (HR) team is responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement, collaborating closely with various departments such as New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Sales, Finance, Tech & Systems, and Legal to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment. Our HR team is distinguished by its proactive and strategic approach. Unlike in many organizations where HR functions are limited to administrative oversight, our HR professionals are empowered with the authority and responsibility to drive critical processes directly. This includes talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and organizational planning. By leveraging in-house expertise, our HR team can align long-term organizational sustainability with innovative HR practices and cost-effective strategies. This alignment ensures that our workforce is engaged, motivated, and equipped to contribute to the company's success. Each member of our HR team plays a pivotal role in making high-impact decisions, resulting in a more dynamic and productive work environment.Position OverviewThis role can be based in Ashburn, VA; in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible)."Embark on an exciting journey with us as the Employee Onboarding Specialist for Vantage's North American region. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering an exceptional onboarding experience that sets our new hires up for long-term success. Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning and Development, with a dotted line to the Senior Manager for Onboarding Excellence, you will play a crucial part in shaping the employee experience from day one.Drawing on your expertise in adult learning principles and your passion for creating engaging, transformative programs, you will collaborate with members of the regional people and culture team to seamlessly implement our comprehensive onboarding curriculum across the North American region. At the same time, you will leverage your deep understanding of the local market to develop regionally specific content and resources that cater to the unique needs of our new starters. By partnering closely with HR professionals and functional subject matter experts, you will craft an onboarding journey that not only orients our new hires to Vantage's culture and values but also empowers them to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are driven to deliver an unparalleled employee experience, this is an exceptional opportunity to leave your mark.Essential Job FunctionsOnboarding Program Design and Delivery:

• Design and deliver an engaging, comprehensive onboarding program for new hires in the North American region, aligned with global onboarding initiatives.
  • Facilitate engaging, interactive onboarding sessions, both in-person and virtually, to immerse new hires in Vantage's culture, values, and expectations.
    • Utilize a variety of delivery methods, including in-person sessions, virtual workshops, and self-paced e-learning, to ensure an immersive and impactful onboarding experience.Regional Content Development:
      • Develop and curate regionally specific onboarding content and resources, ensuring a seamless and tailored experience for new starters.
        • Create regionally specific onboarding materials, such as local market overviews, culture-building activities, and role-based training, to complement the global program.Collaboration with HR and Functional Teams:
          • Partner with HR professionals and functional subject matter experts to co-create departmental onboarding materials and activities.
            • Collaborate with the global onboarding team to implement the comprehensive onboarding curriculum within the North American region.
              • Partner with HR professionals and functional leaders to co-create onboarding plans and materials that address the unique needs of each business unit and department.Program Optimization and Data Analysis:
                • Collect and analyze onboarding data, including new hire feedback, engagement metrics, and retention rates, to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization of the program.
                  • Provide personalized support and guidance to new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and helping them navigate the early stages of their Vantage journey.Industry Trends and Innovation:
                    • Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the onboarding and talent development space.
                      • Incorporate innovative approaches into the onboarding program to enhance the new hire experience and support talent retention.Strategic Partnership:
                        • Serve as a strategic partner to HR professionals and business leaders, providing insights and recommendations to enhance the onboarding experience and support talent retention.
                          • Collaborate with the broader Learning and Development team to align onboarding initiatives with the region's talent management strategy and overall employee experience.Additional Duties:
                            • Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.Job RequirementsEducation:
                              • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.Experience:
                                • 3-5 years of experience in a talent development, onboarding, or learning and development role, preferably within N. America and in a global organization.
                                  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering engaging, impactful onboarding programs that create a positive, lasting impression on new hires.
                                    • Data Center or high-tech experience is preferred, but not required.Skills:
                                      • Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to create interactive, immersive learning experiences for diverse audiences.
                                        • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and new hires.
                                          • Proficient in utilizing learning management systems, virtual classroom platforms, and other relevant onboarding and talent development technologies.
                                            • Adaptable and innovative, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and continuously enhance the onboarding program.
                                              • Data-driven mindset, with the ability to collect, analyze, and apply insights to drive continuous improvement of the onboarding experience.
                                                • Passion for talent development and a genuine interest in supporting new hires in their transition to Vantage.
                                                  • Alignment with Vantage's core values and a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
                                                    • Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.Physical Demands and Special RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.#LI-HybridWe operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerVantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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