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About the Role

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. This role will create the framework for employee growth throughout their careers by building scalable learning programs, defining career pathways, and partnering with leaders to develop capabilities needed for BSA’s future. The position aims to shape a culture of continuous learning by connecting employees with meaningful development opportunities that strengthen individual success and firmwide performance.

Responsibilities

Design and lead a comprehensive firmwide learning ecosystem supporting technical, leadership, and professional development.
Establish structured learning pathways for employee growth from entry-level through leadership roles.
Develop and facilitate blended learning experiences using various methods including 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 defining career progression, role expectations, and advancement opportunities.
Utilize 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field.
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 ability to create engaging development experiences through various learning methods.
Strategic thinker and strong collaborator capable of partnering with leaders to identify needs and translate business goals into development solutions.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills, 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.
Experience with learning management systems (LMS), training technologies, and learning analytics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and related collaboration tools.

Skills

Learning and Development
Organizational Development
Talent Management
Human Resources
Career Pathways
Competency Frameworks
Leadership Development
Adult Learning Principles
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Training Technologies
Learning Analytics
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Teams

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid work schedule

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience
Director

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Parental leave
Hybrid work schedule
Paid volunteer time
Giving back Program
Employer-matched retirement funds
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

About the Company

BSA is a 100% employee-owned firm.
Team members are empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Offers a collaborative and innovative environment.
Dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.
Core values include Partners, Purposeful, Learners, Owners, and Ideal Team Players.

Equal Opportunity

BSA is an equal opportunity employer