Learning & Development Specialist - Onboarding (m/w/d)

About Octopus Energy and Role Overview

Octopus Energy is a forward-thinking, eco-conscious technology company committed to accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy. To ensure our field and technical teams are fully equipped from day one, we prioritize delivering an outstanding and respectful onboarding experience.

As an L&D Specialist focused on onboarding, you will represent our brand to new hires. You will take lead in designing and managing a comprehensive two-week technical onboarding program on-site, serving as a central guide and support system for our new team members as they embark on their journey in the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead and coordinate the on-site two-week technical onboarding for new technical teams in a hands-on capacity.
• Maintain an overarching view by collaborating closely with various departments and leadership, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and the onboarding process flows smoothly.
• Continuously develop and refine onboarding presence programs; maintain and enhance digital learning platforms such as LMS (e.g., Docebo); and incorporate feedback to improve learning processes.
• Support cross-departmental projects related to the entire employee lifecycle, encompassing early training stages through knowledge management.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates high degree of independence and is able to fully manage and organize onboarding efforts at the location autonomously, with comprehensive training and ongoing digital support from the broader team.
• Exemplifies confident and empathetic communication skills, able to assert themselves effectively in discussions with technical teams while maintaining a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Proactively drives initiatives forward without needing prompting, confidently making decisions when appropriate.
• Brings prior experience with onboarding, training organization, or stakeholder management. Skills in structured work and people coordination are valued, and additional expertise will be provided.

Compensation and Benefits

• Substantial freedom to shape the onboarding experience with room to implement your ideas from day one.
• Competitive and transparent salary ranging between 50000 and 62000 EUR per annum, based on qualifications and experience.
• Strong digital support system and a welcoming, collaborative team backing your efforts on site.
• Meaningful and impactful work, enabling those who actively push the energy transition forward every day.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools including Docebo and Genially and affiliation with a brand that stands for genuine commitment.
• Additional perks such as corporate benefits, flexible working arrangements, employee stock options, discounted utility tariffs, monthly subsidies for public transport and meals, bike leasing, pension plans, electric car leasing options, and more.

Additional Benefits

• Family support services including childcare assistance via HeyNanny, monthly childcare subsidies, and enhanced parental leave benefits with extended financial support.
• Health and wellness incentives such as fitness discounts through Wellpass and mental well-being support through partner programs like Open Up.
• Opportunities for career growth and education including free language courses and access to further training.
• Extras like a birthday voucher to celebrate your special day.

Note on Hiring Process

Octopus Energy may utilize AI tools to assist in certain stages of the hiring process, such as application reviews and response evaluations. These tools serve to help recruiters manage high volumes of applications but do not replace human decision-making. All hiring decisions are finalized by members of the Talent team responsible for recruitment.

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