Employee Trainer - New Hire Onboarding & Culture Development

About DLB Associates

DLB Associates is a leading engineering and consulting firm, recognized for delivering innovative and mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With more than 40 years of experience, we collaborate with top global companies to design environments requiring precision, scalability, and reliability.

By joining DLB, you become part of a team that values your contributions, impacts the industry, and supports your professional growth.

Position Overview

The Employee Trainer focused on New Hire Onboarding & Culture Development plays a vital role in aligning onboarding initiatives with DLB's organizational mission and departmental goals within the Design Department. This hybrid role is primarily based at the DLB-LAB located in Bell Works, Holmdel, NJ, with remote work on non-training days.

This individual facilitates engaging multi-day orientation sessions, fosters a community among cohorts of new hires, serves as an ongoing resource throughout the first year of employment, and bridges departmental onboarding with corporate training programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, in-person orientation sessions presenting company culture, values, operational norms, and communication standards to new employee cohorts.
• Manage logistical planning including scheduling, room preparation, AV setup, and coordination of presenters.
• Create and supervise virtual communication platforms to build lasting peer connections among orientation groups.
• Conduct regular individual check-ins with new hires throughout their initial year to provide support and identify concerns early.
• Track onboarding attendance and completion, maintain accurate records, and update leadership regularly.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership to continuously update and refine orientation content, reflecting the latest company tools and expectations.
• Support development and administration of additional training programs like the DLB Boot Camp for entry-level employees and interns.
• Coordinate interaction between departmental onboarding and company-wide training efforts to streamline learning and minimize redundancies.
• Maintain the yearly orientation schedule and assist in managing all required logistics and communications.
• Adhere to organizational standards for timely and budget-conscious completion of training initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven expertise in group training facilitation, classroom management, and adult education concepts; prior experience in professional training strongly preferred.
• Dynamic presenter capable of engaging diverse audiences with confidence and adaptability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to forge meaningful connections and create welcoming environments for new employees.
• Strong organizational abilities to effectively juggle multiple onboarding cohorts and associated administrative tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint for scheduling, communication, and content delivery.
• Ability to authentically embody and convey DLB’s culture, values, and operational language.
• Instructional design knowledge to partner effectively with content experts in updating training materials.
• Detail-oriented tracking and reporting skills for onboarding activities and outcomes.
• Initiative-driven and capable of independently managing daily responsibilities with appropriate escalation for major decisions.
• Clear and professional communication skills for liaising with new hires, managers, and leadership.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Primarily stationary during tasks but required to move around office and training facilities frequently.
• Occasionally handle equipment weights up to 25 pounds.
• This hybrid position requires on-site presence mostly, with remote work allowed on days without training responsibilities.
• Travel to other DLB offices or training sites may occasionally be needed.
• Candidates must have valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative for domestic air travel aligned with federal guidelines.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related discipline;
• OR Associate degree plus equivalent professional experience in training, adult education, or people development.
• Two to five years’ experience in corporate training, onboarding, or adult learning, including live group facilitation.
• Technical or corporate environment experience, particularly in engineering or mission-critical sectors, is advantageous but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $78,000 to $105,000 annually.
• Medical plans including PPO options and high deductible plan with HSA.
• Dental, vision, and flex spending accounts with spouse and dependent coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and brokerage options.
• Paid time off including extra leave during the end of the year.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Professional development support including tuition reimbursement and licensing help.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.

Additional Information

DLB Associates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to workforce diversity and participates in the E-Verify program.

Unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies without a signed agreement will not be accepted and will become the property of DLB with no fees payable.