Learning & Development Specialist - Oakbrook, IL

Athletico•Oak Brook, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives. The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the Talent Development and employee engagement strategy including successful execution of leadership development and enterprise-wide onboarding training programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education or fields related to training and development
3+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Org Development or Human Resources
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated training coordination, design and delivery skills
Experience working with learning management systems and eLearning tools
Ability to prioritize workload, manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
Ability to work independently and on cross-functional project teams
Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, persuade and influence to build enthusiasm and commitment
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to influence, lead and manage projects in a matrix environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional relationship building skills
Process and results-oriented problem-solver focused on inspiring the organization towards continuous improvements that positively impact the organization
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

5 years of administrative and/or training program planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the execution and management of enterprise-wide talent development programs and initiatives including leadership training, onboarding and mentoring programs.
Creates and designs training materials (including eLearning courses) in Microsoft Office, Canva, and eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate 360).
Supports change management and employee engagement process enhancements to assist with employee retention and engagement.
Plans and executes employee engagement initiatives including in-person training, and employee onboarding and new hire orientation programs utilizing best practice research and technology that drives connectivity and cohesion within the Athletico culture.
Facilitate and supports ongoing education sessions through employee focus groups at various organization levels to gather input and socialize feedback.
Serve as a facilitator for training and onboarding programs.
Leverage Microsoft Teams to develop and manage pre- and ongoing post-training learning, the learning impact and overall training program completion and effectiveness.
Assist with the planning and implementation of training programs within the Company’s Learning Management System (MedBridge), including annual compliance and recurring business training initiatives
Ongoing interaction with management and employees to evaluate success of training methods and employee performance while continuously improving training the content development process.
Support other talent development initiatives as needed including managing the Talent Development shared inbox.