Training and Development Specialist

Airgas•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Training and Development Specialist in Atlanta, GA. This role is primarily responsible for managing company training initiatives by partnering with subject matter experts, line and executive management staff, and corporate training leaders to identify training needs. The specialist will develop and conduct training courses, capture training records using WorkDay, and deliver training both remotely and on-site. Responsibilities also include developing professional-level training videos, assigning correct content to users, and developing/implementing the annual training plan.

Requirements

Post secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations
Greater than five years related working experience
2-4 years training experience. Delivering and developing training programs
Knowledge of adult learning theory and evaluation techniques including needs assessment; development and design of training materials.
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills including the ability to effectively present and discuss information and respond to questions from employees and managers.
Experience working in a computerized office environment, proficient with the Google Docs suite of tools including Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Docs
Exceptional public speaking skills
Strong presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications, and equipment is an asset
Proficiency with Authoring Tools for audio, video, and screenshot editing (i.e. Camtasia, SnagIt, Audiate, or Adobe Audition) strongly desired

Responsibilities

Work with management and field to assess ongoing training needs, make training recommendations and develop training curriculums to fit those needs.
Communicate annual training plans and budget for review and approval.
Develop and communicate strategic training plan, provide quarterly training updates to selected groups.
Design instructional material and training classes for subjects.
Deliver training using various learning methodologies while aligning with and leveraging the corporate learning management system (LMS), such as webinars, video training, instructor-led programs, and online modules.
Evaluate training effectiveness.
Responsible for initiating new associate training in the company, ensuring it reflects both company-wide and position-specific curriculum for operations and non-operations based positions, as well as management and non-management.
Coordinate Learning Management System (LMS) updates and/or perform administration directly – create sessions and events, assign training, field LMS questions, track and report specific training (i.e. Code of Ethics, Workplace Harassment, new hire curriculums, etc.) in WorkDay.
Travel when and where necessary to deliver training (minimum of 4-6 trips annually to provide advanced user training for seasoned employees).
Other duties as assigned.