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Macmillan Publishers is hiring a T&D Specialist (Contractor). The role involves designing, developing, and delivering training programs, providing coaching for performance and career growth, and consulting with leaders to address organizational challenges. The specialist will support the Talent and Development team to ensure the success of training initiatives and employee development.

Highlights

Design, develop, and update training programs on professional skills, leadership, communication, and team effectiveness.
Deliver interactive training sessions and evaluate their effectiveness for continuous improvement.
Provide individualized coaching to employees and managers to enhance performance and career progression.
Consult with leadership to diagnose performance gaps and recommend development solutions.
Collaborate on strategic talent development initiatives and support team projects.
Require 5-8 years of relevant experience with expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles.
Must have strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation skills, and experience with learning management systems.
Preferred certifications include ACC, PCC, or CPTD in coaching or training.
Compensation ranges from $55 to $65 per hour, through third-party vendor Noor Staffing.
Macmillan Publishers is part of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media and publishing company.

T&D Specialist (Contractor) Full Description

T&D Specialist (Contractor)

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: TALEN003174

Full-Time

120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271, USA

Job Details

Description

The Talent and Development team is looking for a (contract) T&D Specialist. This role will be crucial to maintaining our commitment to employee growth and organizational effectiveness, supporting employees through the annual review process, and providing professional and management skills training.

Training Development and Facilitation:

Design, develop, and update engaging training programs for both employees and managers, on topics including but not limited to, professional skills, leadership development, communication, and team effectiveness.
Deliver engaging, effective, and interactive training sessions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvement.

Performance and Career Coaching:

Provide individualized coaching to employees and managers to enhance their performance, address skill gaps, and optimize productivity.
Guide employees in identifying their career aspirations and developing personalized career progression plans.
Offer constructive feedback and support to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Organizational Consulting and Solution Design:

Consult with leaders and stakeholders to identify the root cause of performance gaps and organizational challenges.
Recommend and design appropriate training or development solutions to address these needs.
Collaborate on strategic T&D initiatives and contribute to long-term talent development planning.

Talent and Development Team Support:

Provide support as needed to the T&D team as needed to ensure all projects and initiatives remain on track during the duration of the contract.

Skills and Qualifications:

5-8 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in designing, developing, and delivering impactful, interactive training programs across multiple formats.
Practical experience of applying adult learning, instructional design and experience-based learning design.
Demonstrated expertise in providing effective coaching for performance and career development.
Functional knowledge to navigate class/course management in a learning management system.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Relevant certifications in coaching or training (e.g., ACC, PCC, CPTD) are a plus.

The hourly rate for this role will be $55-$65/hour. The role will be hired through a third party vendor, Noor Staffing.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

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Original Job Description

T&D Specialist (Contractor)

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: TALEN003174

Full-Time

120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271, USA

Job Details

Description

Training Development and Facilitation:

Design, develop, and update engaging training programs for both employees and managers, on topics including but not limited to, professional skills, leadership development, communication, and team effectiveness.
Deliver engaging, effective, and interactive training sessions.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvement.

Performance and Career Coaching:

Provide individualized coaching to employees and managers to enhance their performance, address skill gaps, and optimize productivity.
Guide employees in identifying their career aspirations and developing personalized career progression plans.
Offer constructive feedback and support to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Organizational Consulting and Solution Design:

Consult with leaders and stakeholders to identify the root cause of performance gaps and organizational challenges.
Recommend and design appropriate training or development solutions to address these needs.
Collaborate on strategic T&D initiatives and contribute to long-term talent development planning.

Talent and Development Team Support:

Provide support as needed to the T&D team as needed to ensure all projects and initiatives remain on track during the duration of the contract.

Skills and Qualifications:

5-8 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in designing, developing, and delivering impactful, interactive training programs across multiple formats.
Practical experience of applying adult learning, instructional design and experience-based learning design.
Demonstrated expertise in providing effective coaching for performance and career development.
Functional knowledge to navigate class/course management in a learning management system.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Relevant certifications in coaching or training (e.g., ACC, PCC, CPTD) are a plus.

The hourly rate for this role will be $55-$65/hour. The role will be hired through a third party vendor, Noor Staffing.

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