Learning & Development Specialist

Higginbotham • Fort Worth, TX

6d

About The Position

The Learning & Development Specialist ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of learning programs and organizes and reports training needs and results. The role collaborates with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify talent development outcomes and alignment opportunities, and project-manages learning opportunities from planning through reporting. It designs, maintains, and delivers learning content and programs using multiple methods suited to different learning styles, while fostering an engaging learning experience that encourages application on the job.

The specialist coordinates course schedules and the associated arrangements, manages training software and user inquiries, and measures and reports training effectiveness. The role requires staying current on talent development theories and methodologies, supporting other Learning & Development projects, and traveling up to 20 percent of the year.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze and solve problems by recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing timely solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately and thoroughly.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage with varied audiences.
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently and manage resources and priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with others, promote teamwork, and support shared goals.
• Client focus and dedication to understanding and addressing client and stakeholder needs.
• Dependability, including punctuality and presence.
• Creative thinking and openness to new ideas and methods for improving processes and outcomes.
• Organizational skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
• Adaptability to changing situations and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and perform the listed physical activities and tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years of experience in the field or a related area is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Articulate 360.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in project teams with subject matter experts and stakeholders to determine talent development outcomes and alignment opportunities.
• Project-manage learning opportunities, including scheduling, promotion, and delivery of results to stakeholders within designated timeframes.
• Design, maintain, and deliver learning content and programs on schedule using multiple delivery methods that accommodate various learning styles.
• Create supportive, motivational, and inspiring learning experiences that promote application in the work environment.
• Coordinate course offerings and schedules, including materials, pre-class communications, training room adjustments, technology, onsite representatives, and sign-in sheets.
• Manage training software by preparing systems for training, assigning and removing training, troubleshooting user inquiries, completing recurring audits, and providing stakeholder reports.
• Measure training effectiveness and report data and statistics to improve employee abilities, identify benchmarks, and strengthen workforce skills.
• Travel up to 20 percent of the year.
• Remain current on talent development theories and methodology.
• Assist with other projects within the responsibility of Learning & Development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401K.
• Equity incentive plan.
• Supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Company-paid holidays and PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed