Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

The People Development Specialist helps bring our learning strategy to life by creating and coordinating programs that support growth at every level of Four Hands. In this role, you’ll help employees grow, leaders lead, and teams thrive.

You’ll design and deliver meaningful learning experiences, manage our LMS, and coordinate development initiatives that make an impact. This role is hands-on and collaborative — perfect for someone who loves connecting people to learning, building systems that work, and turning insights into action.

In This Role

Curate and design engaging learning experiences that blend traditional and modern modalities; maintain learning materials, resources, and communication tools that bring programs to life
Create inclusive learning experiences that support diverse learning styles and neurodiverse needs
Partner with business leaders to assess skill gaps and align learning programs to organizational goals
Manage LMS operations, including content uploads, learning paths, and course configurations
Coordinate logistics and maintain calendars for People Development programs and initiatives
Track participation and engagement data to measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement; turn data into insights that show how learning drives growth and performance
Support the design and communication of career paths and leveling frameworks that make growth opportunities clear
Partner on initiatives such as coaching, mentoring, and performance development programs
Stay current on learning trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas to development at Four Hands
Contribute to tools and communication materials that make learning and growth visible across the company
Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

5+ years of experience designing, coordinating, and delivering learning programs in a corporate setting
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven ability to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences
Technically proficient, with strong skills in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with learning and analytics platforms; comfortable adopting new technologies and tools
Strong understanding of instructional design, adult learning principles, and inclusive learning practices
Experience supporting career development, including competency models, leveling, and development planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across teams
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to balance multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and feedback to evaluate program impact and identify opportunities for improvement
Creative and curious mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to experimenting with new ideas and methods

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.

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