Learning and Development Specialist

Daifuku•Novi, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan, which is the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls. The company is currently seeking a Learning and Development Specialist. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Learning and Development Specialist creates, develops, and manages company-wide learning, development, and training initiatives, as well as on-going training for management and individual contributors. This role administers the Learning Management System (LMS) and the Performance Management process and system. The position would also work in a team, as a partner to management and an advocate for employees, to ensure the needs of the business are effectively and efficiently balanced with regulatory requirements, the competitive market landscape, and employee retention needs.

Requirements

Proficiency in LMS, PMS and MS Office and in database software
Knowledge of traditional and modern training methods and tools
Ability to effectively present complex information to a variety of audiences (including Senior Leadership)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills and use of presentation software
Bachelor’s degree in Training, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with designing multiple training events in a corporate setting
Minimum of 3 years of experience with LMS programs, experience in Cornerstone preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience with PMS programs
Knowledge of principles and procedures for: personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, organizational development, performance management, information systems, and federal and state employment laws.

Nice To Haves

CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) certification preferred
Advanced technical knowledge of LMS (experience in Cornerstone preferred) and PMS and Programs, Microsoft Office suite and other computer applications

Responsibilities

Assesses organizational needs and designs, develops, implements, and delivers learning initiatives that meet the learning needs of new hires and current employees
Collaborates with external training vendors on delivery of customized programs and courses
Implements and administers the Learning Management System (LMS); provides LMS user training and support
Maintains training records and ensures employees complete required training
Maintains training calendar and all course materials
Serves as point of contact for employee training requests and questions
Manages the company-wide Performance Management process; provides user support of the Performance Management system
Evaluates training effectiveness with surveys, interviews, and other methods in consultation with appropriate Management including Senior Leadership; uses feedback to revise and improve training programs.
Assist with Recruiting – self-source candidates and reduce reliance on staffing agencies/headhunters, self-screen all candidates, develop screening tools in partnership with managers for candidate assessment needs, develop and negotiate offer terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies and notify eligible workers of position availability.
Schedule interviews, collected feedback, update applicant tracking system.
Order background checks and drug screens for candidates who accepted the offer of employment.
Ensure all paperwork, personnel files and HRIS data entry is complete and accurate for the protection of the company and employee.
Other duties as assigned.