Leadership Development Facilitator

J.B. Hunt • Lowell, AR

7h

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Leadership Development Facilitator operates foundational training development programs and/or implements programs focused on professional skills for managers, advanced learning content, and onboarding. The role builds relationships with cross-functional teams to support engagement and retention and promote a people-first environment. The facilitator provides guidance to junior team members and serves as the primary contact for assigned programs. Training may be delivered at multiple locations across the country.

The position prepares and delivers training for a range of employee audiences, develops and improves curricula in partnership with other training teams, and coordinates participant and course logistics across classroom, virtual, and eLearning formats. It also supports employee career development, helps employees understand company benefits and resources, and works with internal teams to ensure training addresses relevant regulations, requirements, and ethical standards.

This is a full-time position based in Lowell, Arkansas. A bachelor's degree in a related field with 2–3 years of related experience and/or military equivalent, or five years of combined relevant experience, education, or training, is required. The role is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Starting pay may depend on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications. The position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives under applicable company plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business/Business Management, Communications, Instructional Design, or a related field, with 2–3 years of related experience and/or military equivalent; OR five years of combined relevant experience, education, or training.
• Experience with Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Experience with public speaking and giving presentations.
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating classroom learning and developing learning content.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Experience conducting needs assessments.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
• Knowledge of learning design and development processes, including adult learning principles.
• Understanding of and experience delivering traditional and modern training methods, including e-learning, virtual, and classroom instructor-led training.
• Comfort giving and receiving developmental feedback regularly.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver training addressing regulatory, compliance, technical, and/or professional needs to employee audiences in virtual and in-person settings.
• Connect classroom training with real-world, business-specific situations to support learning outcomes.
• Coordinate and implement curriculum development by assessing needs and effectiveness, reviewing feedback, modifying programs, and coordinating with other training development teams on online modules.
• Manage preparation and participant logistics for classroom, virtual classroom, and eLearning courses, including attendee communications, accommodations, materials, enrollment tracking, and guest presenters.
• Guide employees on training and development opportunities that support their career objectives.
• Conduct engaging sessions that connect employees to the organization’s structure and mission.
• Help employees, with appropriate teams, understand and enroll in company benefits and additional resources, and follow up as needed to support use of company perks.
• Partner with internal teams to improve processes and ensure employees receive training on applicable regulations, requirements, and ethical standards.
• Facilitate training on organizational software systems, tools, and applications.
• Meet with assigned clients to create, modify, and/or distribute training materials and identify opportunities to expand training programs.
• Mentor and onboard junior team members and serve as the primary point of contact for program inquiries.

Benefits

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually
• Potential eligibility for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to company plan terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level