Senior Learning & Development Specialist

McKenneys • Atlanta, GA

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Learning & Development Specialist works with the Learning & Development Manager, CHRO, and stakeholders from the business units to identify training programs and needs of the organization. Responsibilities will include the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs; conduct needs assessments, execute training, and evaluate outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of experience as a training professional
• At least 6 years of experience in curriculum development
• Must possess an extensive knowledge of technology and business operations as it relates to training
• Ability to design and implement change management strategies associated with training initiatives
• Must be able to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to coach leaders and employees on skill development and career growth.
• High energy, enthusiasm, motivational training style
• Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks at any one time while maintaining high-quality standards
• Proficiency in analyzing learning data, training metrics, and ROI to provide actionable insights.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a broad spectrum of users, to determine their needs or issues
• Maintain company values and demand the highest standards of conduct from self and others
• Project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Master's Degree
• At least 10 years of experience as a corporate trainer

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs as well as ongoing learning opportunities across the organization, in support of the organizational needs.
• Utilize a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness of training programs.
• Conduct specific training needs assessments to support the design, development, and delivery of corporate training programs and strategies.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all training programs.
• Suggest and help implement new methods of data collection to monitor and measure corporate training.
• Manage all training within the LMS system.
• Oversee the collection of necessary information for the GA Tax Credit from third-party vendors, and propose initiatives to increase tax return year over year.
• Identify the organization's critical issues through the analysis of relevant data; make recommendations; implement solutions or programs; manage changes; and evaluate and provide feedback.
• Serve as an advisor and technical expert regarding program design, processes, and system improvements.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive successful career development and onboarding processes and to help determine the best learning opportunities and to help deliver results for the organization, teams, and individuals company-wide.
• Partner with senior leaders to design and develop career paths within their departments.
• Mentor the other L&D team members.
• Manage relationships with external training vendors and evaluate vendor effectiveness.

Benefits

• We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees