Senior Training & Development Specialist

Prairie Meadows • Altoona, IA

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About The Position

Prairie Meadows is seeking an experienced, organized, and enthusiastic Senior Training & Development Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This position develops, coordinates, and improves employee training programs supporting new-hire onboarding, employee development, and organizational success. The role works with leaders and trainers across departments to support employee growth, consistent training, and the employee experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of experience in employee training, learning and development, Human Resources, education, onboarding, or a closely related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop engaging training materials, communicate with employees at all levels, and adapt training methods to different learning styles.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build positive working relationships, coach departmental trainers, and recommend improvements to training programs and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation software, and ability to learn and use learning management and Human Resources systems.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education or professional training in Human Resources, Training & Development, Adult Education, Business, or a related field.
• Experience assessing training needs, developing instructional materials, facilitating training programs, evaluating training effectiveness, and working with department leaders or trainers.
• Experience working in a regulated or unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess employee and departmental training needs, identify skill gaps, and develop training solutions that support organizational goals.
• Coordinate and conduct new-hire orientation covering Prairie Meadows' policies, procedures, culture, benefits, and expectations.
• Partner with department leaders and trainers to develop, coordinate, and maintain onboarding and position-specific training programs.
• Guide, coach, and support departmental trainers and work buddies to promote consistent and engaging training experiences.
• Design, develop, deliver, and maintain training presentations, instructional materials, job aids, and other learning resources.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to implement company-wide training initiatives involving new systems, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using employee feedback, assessments, observations, and performance measures, and recommend improvements.
• Establish and maintain consistent training standards while supporting individual departments' operational needs.
• Coordinate training schedules, materials, facilities, and resources.
• Maintain accurate training records, monitor completion of required training, and follow up with departments on outstanding requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding, employee development, training processes, and overall training effectiveness.
• Serve as a training and development resource for managers, supervisors, departmental trainers, and Human Resources staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED