Grow People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future — Join Nextech as a Learning & Development Specialist
At Nextech, we're building more than systems — we're building careers, leaders, and a culture of continuous growth. For more than 30 years, we've led the way in HVAC/R service by staying true to our values of Quality, Value, and Integrity. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, we’re proud to be America’s largest HVAC/R service provider.
As we grow, so do our people. That’s why we’re investing in innovative, high-impact learning strategies — and we’re looking for a Learning & Development Specialist who’s ready to lead the charge.
If you're passionate about performance, driven by data, and excited to build programs that truly move the needle — this is your opportunity to thrive.
What You’ll Be DoingAs our Talent Development Specialist, you’ll design, implement, and manage programs that support performance management, leadership growth, succession planning, and employee career pathing. You’ll work closely with HR, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure our talent strategies align with Nextech’s business goals and culture.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end execution of performance management processes, including goal setting and performance analyticsBuild and maintain role-based competency frameworks to drive clarity, consistency, and developmentDevelop and manage career pathing initiatives and tools to support employee growthIdentify high-potential talent and design personalized development plansFacilitate annual and mid-year talent reviews and succession planning effortsCreate and deliver scalable leadership development programs tailored to different employee levelsPartner with our LMS Administrator to manage course content, compliance tracking, and learning analyticsFacilitate engaging in-person and virtual learning sessions across departmentsBuild dashboards and reports to track learning outcomes and provide insights to leadershipSupport change management strategies that promote talent readiness and cultural alignmentCoordinate logistics for learning events, vendor activities, and internal workshopsPromote inclusive, accessible learning initiatives aligned with Nextech’s valuesServe as a key contact for talent development inquiries and vendor partnershipsPerform other related duties as needed to support the Talent team’s missionThis role is based in Melbourne, FL with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. Highly qualified candidates outside the area may be considered for remote work.
What Makes Nextech Different?Professional Growth: Paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement
Outstanding Benefits:
Generous Time Off:
Seven paid holidays plus Paid Time OffExclusive discounts on travel, auto, dining, and more Min Compensation USD $70,000.00/Yr. Max Compensation USD $80,000.00/Yr. What We’re Looking ForYou’re a forward-thinking professional who knows how to connect talent development to real business results. You’re analytical, collaborative, and driven by a passion for empowering others.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training & Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field3+ years of experience managing performance reviews, succession planning, and development plansStrong background in competency modeling, talent assessments, and leadership developmentExperience working in organizations with 500+ employees is highly preferredSkilled in needs assessments, instructional design, and adult learning principlesProficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)Experience with LMS platforms, vendor management, and learning analyticsFamiliarity with compliance regulations related to training and HRExceptional project management, problem-solving, and communication skillsComfortable simplifying complex topics for diverse audiencesCertifications in ATD, SHRM, or similar are a plusPrevious experience in the HVAC or service industry is a bonusPhysical RequirementsMust be able to work consistently in an office or hybrid environmentMust be able to sit at a computer for extended periodsOccasionally able to lift up to 15 lbs. and support training/event setupOccasionally required to bend, kneel, reach, and carry training materialsMust be able to travel occasionally to support training or leadership eventsOther RequirementsMay be required to use a personal smartphone with a QR code-capable camera for 2-factor authentication Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join Our Talent Community! Not ready to apply? Join Our Talent Network for general consideration.Nextech North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Nextech North America is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Nextech North America are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Nextech North America will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Application FAQs
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