Training Specialist

About the role

The Training Specialist develops the tactical training plan, interfaces directly with stakeholders to convert business requirements into training programs, and supervises a team that delivers, plans, schedules, and develops employee training to ensure effective performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface with management and key business stakeholders to determine training needs
• Work directly with Managers and P&C on high-performance teams through progression development strategy
• Develop training plans aligned to business objectives
• Collaborate with regional and global training teams to deliver corporate training initiatives
• Manage training department staff, including employee performance
• Oversee the design of training programs and schedules based on identified training needs, production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or processes
• Oversee and report on the annual compliance training programs
• Manage the research of new training technologies to incorporate innovation techniques into programs
• Develop training effectiveness programs to monitor success
• Utilize continuous improvement approach to evolve training programs for competitiveness
• Coordinate on-the-job training with the new employee’s supervisor/manager
• Lead the research, selection, and management of outside consultants and trainers for specific topics
• Maintain training records for attendance in compliance with Company standards
• Evaluate training for effectiveness per Company guidelines
• Design interactive training programs based on adult learning theory to engage trainees
• Work different shifts to support training requirements as needed
• Perform administrative activities including database management, drafting reports, and presentations to Leadership teams
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP)
• Ability to lead and deliver training material individually or in classroom settings
• Ability to manage a team
• Effective communication in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team
• Ability to establish targets and translate them into actionable plans
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, adult learning, organizational development, or equivalent discipline
• 5 years of previous training or training coordinating experience in curriculum design, development, and delivery
• 1-3 years leading or supervising a team
• Knowledge of techniques and philosophies of adult education
• High level of written English; ability to create training programs, instructions, and manuals at the appropriate level
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook)
• Strong ability to respectfully challenge colleagues and consultants across demographics
• Creativity in developing engaging and effective training materials
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Data-driven to measure and achieve operational excellence
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 per year

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk; must be able to stand for extended periods
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment is an open office or classroom setting with a usually moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.