Director of People Development

BSA LifeStructures

$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent management, or HR.
  • Proven success in designing and implementing learning programs in professional services or design-focused environments, preferably in architecture, engineering, or interior design.
  • Experience in building career pathways, competency frameworks, and leadership initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and engaging development methodologies.
  • Strategic thinker with collaboration skills to align development with business objectives.
  • Self-starter with organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead a firmwide learning ecosystem enhancing growth at all career stages.
  • Establish structured learning pathways for employee growth from entry-level to leadership.
  • Develop and facilitate blended learning experiences using various methods including e-learning and mentoring.
  • Partner with leaders to identify development priorities and create impactful learning experiences.
  • Maintain a competency framework defining career progression and advancements across roles.
  • Analyze workforce trends and employee feedback to enhance talent development strategies.
  • Implement and oversee learning systems to track training and program effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy.
  • Parental leave support.
  • Hybrid work schedule available.
  • Paid volunteer time and community engagement programs.
  • Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Modern, collaborative work environment with free studio parking.
Full Job Description
Director of People Development

BSA 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 Benefits

We 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

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