Director of People DevelopmentBSA is seeking a strategic and people-centered Director of People Development to design and elevate our firmwide approach to employee growth, learning, and career development. In this role, you'll create the framework that helps our employee-owners grow throughout their careers-building scalable learning programs, defining career pathways, and partnering with leaders to develop the capabilities needed to support BSA's future. You'll shape a culture of continuous learning by connecting employees with meaningful development opportunities that strengthen both individual success and firmwide performance.
What You'll Do: - Design and lead a comprehensive firmwide learning ecosystem that supports technical, leadership, and professional development across all career stages.
- Establish structured learning pathways that provide employees with clear opportunities for growth from entry-level through leadership roles.
- Develop and facilitate blended learning experiences utilizing instructor-led training, e-learning, mentoring, coaching, experiential learning, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
- Partner with firm leaders and subject matter experts to identify development priorities, address skill gaps, and create impactful learning experiences aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain a competency framework that defines career progression, role expectations, and advancement opportunities across disciplines.
- Use workforce trends, retention insights, employee feedback, and business needs to identify opportunities to strengthen talent development strategies.
- Implement and manage learning systems and technology solutions to track training, certifications, development progress, and program effectiveness.
Education and Experience- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field required.
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent management, or human resources.
- Proven success designing and implementing learning and development programs within a professional services or design-focused environment; experience in the architecture, engineering, or interior design industry strongly preferred.
- Experience building career pathways, competency frameworks, leadership development programs, and scalable learning initiatives.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to create engaging development experiences through a variety of learning methods.
- A strategic thinker and strong collaborator who can partner with leaders to identify needs and translate business goals into meaningful development solutions.
- A self-starter with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a track record of taking ownership to drive initiatives forward.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS), training technologies, and learning analytics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and related collaboration tools.
Exceptional BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Parental leave
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
- Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios
