Senior Specialist Training and Development

Versiti•Milwaukee, WI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of our Versiti Talent Development team, works to improve leader, employee and team performance in support of our mission. Collaborates with business and Human Resources leadership to understand requirements; then designs, develops, implements and evaluates learning and development solutions. As a Senior Specialist, project manages key programs including budgets, vendor collaboration, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement. Also provides coaching and subject matter expertise to collaborators in HR and other learning and development teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources or related field required
4-6 years experience in Human Resources with at least three years of instructional design and facilitation required
4-6 years years experience in designing, implementing, delivering and evaluating training and development programs required
Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated competence in applying adult learning and training best practices in assessment, design, development, delivery and evaluation of training and development solutions required
Demonstrated experience using multiple modalities including classroom, elearning, blended, and performance support in service to learning outcomes required
Demonstrated experience using learning management systems to assign, track and enable learners in service to curriculum requirements and learning outcomes required
Strong presentation and facilitation skills across all levels of the organization. required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. required
Strong project planning and organization skills. required
Work independently and with minimal supervision. required
Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required
General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Learning Management Systems required
Training development software (e.g. Articulate Storyline, Articulate 360) required

Responsibilities

Creates and conducts needs assessments and identifies skill gaps across the organization to ensure training programs meet the business needs.
Designs and develops curricula, participant materials for multiple modalities, learning tools and trainer/facilitator guides, for training deliverables across the organization.
Facilitates learning sessions/programs according to designed objectives and in a manner that is conducive to adult learning styles.
Monitors, measures and evaluates training and development programs to ensure objectives are met and learning is applied and sustained
Manages vendors and maintains relationships to ensure high quality and cost-effective procurement of training materials and other development services in support of our internally designed programs and facilitation
Recommends and implements ongoing improvements to existing training and development programs
Builds and sustains effective partnerships and relationships with Versiti-wide leaders
Participates as a member of the Human Resources team to ensure all training and development activities are aligned with strategic objectives and organizational goals
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of training and development best practices and applies as appropriate
Maintains strict confidentiality of required records, reports, and files pertaining to areas of responsibility
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures