Culture & People Development Specialist
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for culture and people development specialists has surged in recent years, with many companies realizing the importance of fostering a strong, inclusive work environment. As the remote job market continues to grow, companies like Ekumen are looking for experts who can help build and maintain a positive, productive culture across distributed teams. With the rise of remote work, the need for skilled professionals who can drive engagement, learning, and development has never been more pressing. In fact, a recent study found that companies with strong cultures see a significant increase in employee satisfaction and retention. If you're a seasoned professional looking to make a real impact on company culture, this role at Ekumen could be the perfect fit.
Job Description
About the Role
The Culture & People Development Specialist will play a crucial role in shaping the employee journey at Ekumen, from development frameworks and performance processes to engagement initiatives and cultural evolution. As a key member of the team, you will partner with business leaders to align people development initiatives with organizational goals, driving growth and success across the company. Ekumen is a global company with a presence in LATAM, USA, and Europe, and as such, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse teams and contribute to the company's mission of bridging top-level technology companies with engineering talent from around the world.The role entails working closely with cross-functional teams to design and evolve training strategies, career frameworks, and progression paths. You will also lead performance and feedback processes, continuously improving how the company grows and develops its teams. With a strong focus on data-driven decision making, you will leverage data and insights to strengthen retention, performance, and employee experience.
What You Will Do
- Partner with business leaders to align people development initiatives with organizational goals
- Lead performance and feedback processes, continuously improving how the company grows and develops its teams
- Design and evolve training strategies, career frameworks, and progression paths
- Drive engagement, internal communication, recognition, and DEI initiatives across distributed teams
- Leverage data and insights to strengthen retention, performance, and employee experience
- Develop and implement development frameworks and performance processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cultural evolution and growth
- Analyze and report on key metrics to inform business decisions
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in people development and culture
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in culture, engagement, learning & development, or similar roles
- Experience in tech/software environments is a strong plus
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience working with distributed, remote-first, or hybrid global teams
- Strong execution capability: ability to move from strategy to implementation
- Data-driven mindset with experience using engagement and performance metrics
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Strategic thinking with a clear understanding of how people initiatives impact business results
Nice to Have
- Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools
- Knowledge of DEI principles and practices
- Certification in a related field, such as HR or organizational development
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with a global company and contribute to its mission
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
How to Stand Out
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of how you've driven culture and people development initiatives in previous roles
- Highlight your experience working with distributed teams and your ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Emphasize your data-driven mindset and ability to leverage metrics to inform business decisions
- Showcase your knowledge of DEI principles and practices, and how you've applied them in previous roles
- Be ready to discuss your experience with Excel and other data analysis tools, and how you've used them to drive business outcomes
- Don't be afraid to ask questions about the company culture and values, and how they impact the role and the team
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