Learning & Development Specialist – Onboarding

ROLE:                                Learning & Development Specialist – Onboarding              

REPORTS TO:                  Learning & Development Manager

LOCATION:                       Hybrid / Corporate Office in Houston, Texas

COMPANY OVERVIEW   

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 21 major US cities. Over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra "home"! We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering an industry-leading customer experience. Through the exceptional commitment and dedication of our approximately 900 team members, we’ve enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over our 23-year history. 

We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious awards year after year! In 2024 alone, Great Place to Work’s annual employee survey led to various workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 FORTUNE© Best Medium Workplaces, ranking #1 in our size category on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Real Estate list, and being celebrated as one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care. Anonymous Venterra Glassdoor reviews have also resulted in our becoming a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner.  

Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com, and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.” 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Learning & Development Specialist – Onboarding will serve as the primary owner of the onboarding journey and related development experiences. The Specialist will coordinate with L&D teammates, HR, subject matter experts, and mentors to ensure onboarding is consistent, engaging, and aligned with company culture and business needs. They will also deliver select sessions (e.g., weekly New Employee Orientation) to reinforce connection and alignment.

**Please note, this position includes up to 30% travelling, including overnight

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead and manage the Onboarding Experience from offer acceptance through ramp-up, ensuring every touchpoint reinforces culture, accelerates performance, and connects employees to resources.
• Facilitate key recurring sessions such as weekly New Employee Orientation, while coordinating with SMEs and L&D teammates for specialized content delivery.
• Serve as the program lead for the Mentor Program by overseeing mentor selection, certification, recertification, and engagement, ensuring mentors are set up for success.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (L&D teammates, HR, Operations, and SMEs) to align content and logistics.
• Monitor feedback and data from new hires and mentors to inform program improvements.
• Ensure learning requirements are tracked and met in the LMS, escalating as needed.
• Contribute to L&D team initiatives (e.g., quarterly learning challenges, blogs, leadership conference) with a focus on connection and engagement.

CANDIDATE PROFILE      

• 4+ years of experience in L&D, employee training or program coordination, with a focus on program management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Confident facilitator with experience hosting live and virtual sessions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Adept