Onboarding and Training Specialist

COLVILLE FUELS LLC•Coulee City, WA

3d•$77,969 - $86,364•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of employees onboarding programs and ongoing training and development initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Human Resources, this role supports organizational effectiveness by ensuring employees are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to succeed. The Training Specialist collaborates with leadership and subject matter experts to develop learning programs that align with company goals, compliance requirements, and workforce development strategies.

Requirements

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field; OR Bachelor's degree in the same field as above with 2+ years of training experience; OR Associates degree in the same field as above with 4+ years of training experience.
3-5 years of experience in training, learning and development, onboarding, or HR related roles.
Experience designing and facilitating training programs.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to develop engaging training materials.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to analyze data and measure training effectiveness.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and training development tools.
Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
Ability to present and facilitate training sessions in person and virtually.
Occasional travel to worksites or other company locations may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an LMS preferred.
Experience in compliance or safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve new employee onboarding programs.
Coordinate orientation sessions to ensure new hires receive a comprehensive introduction to company culture, policies, safety practices, and job expectations.
Partner with hiring managers to ensure role-specific onboarding plans are developed and executed.
Monitor onboarding effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
Develop and deliver instructor-led training, virtual sessions, e-learning modules, and blended learning programs.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions on company systems, policies, leadership skills, compliance, and technical competencies.
Maintain training calendars and coordinate logistics for training sessions.
Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback surveys, assessments, and performance metrics.
Recommend and implement continuous learning initiatives.
Manage learning management system (LMS) content and reporting (if applicable).
Track employee training completion and maintain accurate training records.
Ensure compliance with required certifications and regulatory training.
Assist with development of career pathways and succession planning programs.
Work closely with department leaders to align training initiatives with business objectives.
Support performance management processes by integrating training and development solutions.
Assist with policy development and communication related to employee development.
Stay current with industry best practices, adult learning principles, and workforce development trends.
Support employee engagement initiatives.
Participate in special HR projects as assigned.
May assist with compliance reporting or audits related to training and development.