Career Development Specialist

Job Code:2024-AL-025
Location:Birmingham, AL

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose , cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder .

The Career Development Specialist is a key resource for Robins & Morton team members, guiding them in exploring their interests, skills, values, and goals to identify and pursue career opportunities that align with both personal aspirations and organizational objectives. This role also supports the Learning and Development function by providing career counseling, coaching, and program development.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)
Utilize career development best practices to support team members in career planning and goal setting.
Conduct comprehensive career assessments to assist employees in identifying strengths and areas for development.
Provide proactive career counseling and coaching, leveraging various tools and resources.
Stay informed on labor market trends and competitor analysis to guide team members effectively.
Design, implement, and continuously improve career development programs and services.
Evaluate career counseling outcomes to enhance the effectiveness of services provided.
Generate reports on career development goals and performance metrics from internal systems.
Foster strong relationships with team members to build long-term trust and engagement.
Collaborate with managers and HR to update and maintain job descriptions and career pathways.
Conduct regular outreach to team members to discuss and refine goals and performance reviews.
Manage reminders and communications related to goal setting and performance reviews using SuccessFactors software.
Facilitate training sessions on SuccessFactors for team members to ensure effective use of the platform.
Utilize HR and learning management systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Litmos) for reporting and management tasks.
Support the launch, download, and distribution of DiSC reports and Franklin Covey 360 assessments.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Robins & Morton's culture to help align employee career goals with company objectives.
Assist in creating and disseminating organizational communications, such as brochures, online posts, bulletin boards, and newsletters, to promote training and development events and resources.
Collaborate effectively with management and HR teams to support overall employee development initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)
Bachelor’s degree in in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field.
Preferably, 5 plus years' experience in human resources or career counseling.
Excellent written and oral communications.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
Advanced analytical and reading skills.

Superior intuition related to employee communication.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.