HR Specialist - Learning & Development

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high‑impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an HR Specialist can change yours.

As an HR Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting learning and development initiatives that build capability across the organization. This role is responsible for identifying, vetting, and coordinating high‑quality internal and external training solutions, supporting both on-site and virtual learning events, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of training activity. Success in this role requires strong organization, professionalism, discretion, and a passion for helping others grow their skills and careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of learning and development programs and initiatives
• Support talent management processes
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate external training providers and learning solutions
• Manage training registrations, logistics, and communication with participants
• Support on‑site and virtual training events, including preparation of materials and coordination of resources
• Distribute and track training evaluations; compile and summarize feedback as needed
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation within HR systems
• Assist with ongoing maintenance and content updates for the Michels University SharePoint site
• Provide exceptional customer service to team members, leaders, and business partners
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and accountability in all HR and training-related activities
• Stay current on learning technologies, talent management best practices, and industry trends

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401 (k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why You?

• Thrive in fast‑paced environments with competing priorities and deadlines
• Enjoy tackling new challenges and adapting to evolving technology
• Value collaboration and clear communication
• Are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and professional
• Adapt quickly and positively to shifting demands while managing multiple tasks
• Deliver exemplary customer service in all interactions

What It Takes

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in HR, Learning & Development, training coordination, talent management, or related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail
• Experience providing customer service in face‑to‑face and/or virtual environments
• Experience creating visually engaging learning materials and job aids; familiarity with basic design principles