Senior Training and Development Specialist

Granite Construction • Watsonville, CA

17d • $102,749 - $161,828

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for the delivery, and assisting with the development, of companywide learning programs that are in alignment with the strategic objectives of the company. This role is open to candidates near any Granite office in California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, organizational development, behavioral science or similar area of study required
• 7+ years progressive experience in training program assessment, analysis, design and delivery
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Proven experience in creating and delivering informal and formal learning solutions and utilize learning metrics/analytics to measure the impact of them
• Excellent project management skills along with a demonstrated high level of proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges with consistent follow through
• Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent written/oral communication and facilitation skills to effectively disseminate information and convey concepts, ideas and information to all levels of employees
• Ability to set priorities, organize work and work in high production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
• Ability to apply a systematic process to analyze/identify performance gaps and create solutions to close them, shift individuals, teams, and organizations from current state to desired state, and improve others’ ability to set goals, take action, and maximize strengths
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree a plus
• Prior construction industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Conducts company training and development needs assessments & analysis to determine training solutions
• Assists with the design/development and delivery of company training programs to meet the needs of the organization and improve employee performance
• Reviews availability and evaluates applicability of outside training resources for possible internal utilization
• Evaluates initiatives (as assigned) and provides both qualitative and quantitative feedback regarding the impact of the initiatives on reaction, learning, behavior, performance, and/or business results to determine the effectiveness of initiatives
• Provides implementation support of companywide initiatives e.g. Six Sigma, Safety, Culture, etc. to improve company performance and meet business objectives
• Aligning our development initiatives with operational strategic plans to ensure the development of employees meets business needs
• Updates and maintains training manuals, and other training materials, to ensure accuracy and a professional presentation
• As needed, assists Training/OD Coordinator with training administrative tasks including, but not limited to; training reports/tracking/coordination, etc., to support the companies training needs and to ensure a positive customer experience

Benefits

• Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
• That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
• Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

What This Job Offers

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