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Pref-Tech is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist to plan, coordinate, and administer employee training programs while managing logistics, financial records, and communication between trainers and participants. The role also supports the creation and growth of a new training academy, oversees the Learning Management System, and evaluates the effectiveness of learning solutions.

Highlights

Coordinate training activities with trainers and external vendors.
Track and manage training costs and support budget forecasts.
Manage registration, enrollment, and training communication.
Create and distribute instructional materials across various formats.
Administer onboarding programs in collaboration with HR and other departments.
Maintain and administer the Learning Management System (LMS) and assign training roadmaps.
Conduct training needs analysis and evaluate program effectiveness.
Leverage AI tools to assist with daily tasks and projects.
Require a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in L&D, instructional design, or training coordination with LMS management.
Proficiency in MS Office; preferred experience with eLearning authoring tools and reporting software like Power BI.
Includes participation in an Operational Incentive Program, 4% matching 401K, and health and dental insurance.

Learning and Development Specialist Full Description

Learning and Development Specialist

Operations - Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Why Pref-Tech?

Voted "Top Workplaces" by Houston Chronicle and Austin American Statesman, 2 years in a row! We aim to make “family” a core reason we attract incredible people, retain them, and collectively deliver unequaled quality and service to customers. If your heart and mind are pushing you to join a team who deeply desires to be the best in the world, has a long-game approach to business, prides itself on doing exceptional work, celebrates service to others, and is willing to invest in you, you should consider Pref-Tech.

Position Overview:

The Learning and Development Specialist at Pref-Tech will be responsible for
assisting with the planning, coordination, and administration of employee training programs.

This role will manage logistics, maintain training and financial records, coordinate with trainers and participants, ensure all training activities run smoothly and efficiently,
support the creation and growth of a new training academy, and additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned as required.

This includes, but is not limited to the following functions:

Work closely Trainers and external vendors to coordinate training activities.
Track, reconcile, and forecast training costs and support the department budget management.
Manage registration, enrollment, travel schedules, and communication with participants.
Monitor and analyze training data using reports to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and collect participant feedback.
Create instructional materials including e-learning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, and assessments in various formats.
Develop and distribute training materials (manuals, guides, presentations, training modules).
Manage the new hire onboarding program in coordination
with HR and other departments.
Maintain and administer the Learning Management System (LMS) and any other training, competency, or certification-related systems.
Create the training and competency roadmaps, and assign them within the LMS.
Consult with leaders and subject matter experts to conduct training needs analysis, reconcile gaps, and forecast expirations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions.
Communicate training and competency status and activities with all personnel.
Manage scheduling of classrooms, trainers and training equipment.
Order equipment and supplies needed for training.
Understand how AI can be leveraged to assist in daily tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5-7
years experience
in L&D, instructional design, and/or training coordination while managing a Learning Management System (LMS).
Instructional Design experience designing and developing training content in various formats (e.g., eLearning, instructor-led training, video, micro learning, and print-based materials).
Experience developing training resources including lesson plans, presentations, technical reference guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), hands-on lab exercises, and scenario-based simulations that reflect real-world jobsite challenges.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage responsibilities independently and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results.
Customer-service orientation and ability to manage deadlines.
Ability to use AI in a corporate setting as a tool to perform daily tasks.
Experience with financial duties
and responsibilities
Strong communication skills.

Preferred:

Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Rise, or similar).
Experience using
Power BI or other reporting tools.

Compensation:

Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses.
4% Matching 401K
Health, dental, and other elective insurances

Work Hours:

Hybrid role. Our office hours are from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some events may fall outside of these days/hours.

Hybrid Work Environment:

Work in a hybrid setting, spending 2 days per week in the office and the remaining days working remotely.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations (Houston, Austin, and Grand Prairie, Texas).

Original Job Description

Learning and Development Specialist

Operations - Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Why Pref-Tech?

Position Overview:

This includes, but is not limited to the following functions:

Work closely Trainers and external vendors to coordinate training activities.
Track, reconcile, and forecast training costs and support the department budget management.
Manage registration, enrollment, travel schedules, and communication with participants.
Monitor and analyze training data using reports to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and collect participant feedback.
Create instructional materials including e-learning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, and assessments in various formats.
Develop and distribute training materials (manuals, guides, presentations, training modules).
Manage the new hire onboarding program in coordination
with HR and other departments.
Maintain and administer the Learning Management System (LMS) and any other training, competency, or certification-related systems.
Create the training and competency roadmaps, and assign them within the LMS.
Consult with leaders and subject matter experts to conduct training needs analysis, reconcile gaps, and forecast expirations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions.
Communicate training and competency status and activities with all personnel.
Manage scheduling of classrooms, trainers and training equipment.
Order equipment and supplies needed for training.
Understand how AI can be leveraged to assist in daily tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5-7
years experience
in L&D, instructional design, and/or training coordination while managing a Learning Management System (LMS).
Instructional Design experience designing and developing training content in various formats (e.g., eLearning, instructor-led training, video, micro learning, and print-based materials).
Experience developing training resources including lesson plans, presentations, technical reference guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), hands-on lab exercises, and scenario-based simulations that reflect real-world jobsite challenges.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage responsibilities independently and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results.
Customer-service orientation and ability to manage deadlines.
Ability to use AI in a corporate setting as a tool to perform daily tasks.
Experience with financial duties
and responsibilities
Strong communication skills.

Preferred:

Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Rise, or similar).
Experience using
Power BI or other reporting tools.

Compensation:

Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses.
4% Matching 401K
Health, dental, and other elective insurances

Work Hours:

Hybrid role. Our office hours are from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some events may fall outside of these days/hours.

Hybrid Work Environment:

Work in a hybrid setting, spending 2 days per week in the office and the remaining days working remotely.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations (Houston, Austin, and Grand Prairie, Texas).

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