Job Title: Learning and Development Specialist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Human Resources - 7520
Reports to: Manager, Learning and Development
Flex
Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75
workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for
the first year based on start date.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, Training or related field
Experience: 3+ years of learning and development experience, in technical training delivery, facilitation, development, or related field.
In lieu of education 7+ years of equivalent combination of
education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and working experience with learning management systems (LMS) and content management systems
Knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles
Knowledge of project management concept, techniques, tools and best practices
Prior experience assisting in the development of presentations to key leaders in the organization
Experience working with high level executives
Familiarity with traditional and modern adult learning methods, tools and techniques, and their application
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI
Sound decision making and organizational skills
Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences
Ability to master the full development cycle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses/Certifications: ATD Certification or similar professional certification
Education: Master’s degree in Human Resource Development or similar field

Reporting to the Manager of Learning and Development, the Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for assessing and evaluating identified performance gaps to determine people and/or process issues and define efficient and effective approaches to fill the gaps. This role will also develop continuous learning methodologies for measurable behavioral and performance changes and participate in strategy and development of performance improvement programs, including deliverables and measurements. Additionally, the Learning and Development Specialist will measurably improve behaviors, performance, and competencies utilizing assessments and designing development programs applying multiple methodologies in order to achieve defined results for client groups.