Learning & Development Specialist

Progress Rail Services • Salem, AL

248d • $55,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, presenting, and evaluating learning and development courses or programs within both corporate and manufacturing environments. This role involves facilitating learning sessions, developing course communications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The specialist will also evaluate the learning needs of employees and design course curricula while collaborating with others to assess learning effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR or relevant field.
• 3+ years of working experience in Learning & Development or Human Resources required, including experience as a virtual or classroom facilitator.
• In lieu of experience above, a Service Member who has been awarded an instructor skill identifier or army instructor badge and has extensive experience teaching military continuing education courses for non-commissioned and commissioned officers.
• Self-starter who displays strong initiative.

Nice To Haves

• APTD or CPTD preferred.
• 2-5 years of supervisory, operations, or Plant HR experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating learning sessions to maintain focus on business-identified learning objectives with an adult learner-centric approach.
• Developing learning course or program communications, arranging logistics, and ensuring proper documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Assisting in evaluating the learning needs of an organization's employees for identified professional and organizational development objectives.
• Designing course curricula, selecting suitable learning platforms and vendors for effective delivery.
• Collaborating with others to design and implement learning effectiveness assessments, conducting assessments, and preparing evaluation reports.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree