Learning and Development Specialist

• Develop and facilitate engaging, effective learning materialsthat align with organizational goals and best practices, ensuring that training sessions meet the needs of various departments.
  
  
• Support the execution of training programs, ensuring seamless implementation and alignment with established objectives, while monitoring for optimal impact.
  
  
• Assist in the creation of project proposals (RFPs)and help to launch training projects, ensuring successful adoption and integration into the organization.
  
  
• Collaborate with HR, stakeholders, and subject matter expertsto design and implement associate development programs, focusing on content creation, mentoring support, and career advancement tools.
  
  
• Conduct surveys and assessmentsto measure employee engagement, identify training needs, and track progress. Provide data insights to guide leadership decisions on training and development.
  
  
• Maintain and update individual learner recordswithin the LMS, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
  
  
• Administer the LMSand manage the course catalog to maintain overall standards, consistency, and ease of use.
  
  
• Analyze performance gapsand collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and recommend solutions for training and development needs.
  
  
• Continuously improve training programsby incorporating feedback, adopting new techniques, and leveraging emerging technologies.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standardsin all training activities, maintaining high quality and adherence to legal requirements.
  
  
• Assist with additional duties and responsibilitiesas required or assigned by management.
  
  
• Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics, maintaining a high standard of honesty and integrity in all professional activities.
  
  
• Uphold high safety standards, ensuring that personal and organizational safety remains a top priority.
  
  
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
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• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.

• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

• 3-5 years of experience in a learning and development role, with a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated
  expertise in facilitation
  and
  training delivery
  , with strong instructional design skills.
• In-depth knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders in a dynamic environment, with a focus on execution rather than leadership.
• Experience with
  training evaluation
  and a commitment to
  continuous improvement
  in learning programs.
• Intermediate skills in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation creation.
   

• Articulate Storyline certification or similar eLearning tools experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPLP, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPTM, Lean Six Sigma).
• Experience in HR or a related field, with a background in designing or supporting associate development programs.
   

• Conceptual project management skills with the ability to
  support
  multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an emphasis on
  clear and concise delivery
  in learning and development contexts.
• Ability to innovate and think critically, with a focus on
  problem-solving
  within the scope of learning programs.
• Proficiency in
  supporting
  and
  presenting
  project proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Working understanding of learning models and coaching models, with a focus on
  application
  rather than leadership or facilitation.
• Ability to analyze data, generate meaningful reports, and
  evaluate
  training effectiveness for continuous improvement.
• Expertise in maintaining learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Willingness to travel as required.
   

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design, with a focus on
  supporting instructional content development
  .
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments for
  training sessions
  and other learning-related activities.
• Familiarity with academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion in a learning and development context.
• Ability to evaluate student progress and assess learning records, such as transcripts or certifications.
• Proficient in Workday, Workday Learning, and Percipio/Skillsoft Content management.
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues as they relate to
  learning and development programs