Training and Development Specialist

JOB DIMENSIONS

- Creates, develops, implements, and conducts training and development programs for employees.

ACTIVITIES

Duties:

- Assesses and coordinate training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, communication with managers, performance reviews, development plans, to meet the longer term strategies of the business.

- Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.

- Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers’ specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.

- Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.

- Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.

- Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.

- Report and track all training initiatives to employees quarterly and annually to corporate office.

- Assesses training materials prepared by instructors.

- Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.

- Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development and needs of the business.

- Maintains records and reports of expenses.

- May select and assign instructors to conduct specific training and development.

- Performs other related duties as required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong presentation skills.

- Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.

- Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.

- Ability to design and implement effective training and development.

- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.

- Travel up to 20% to other locations.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, or a related field required or working experience equivalent.

- At least two years of training experience required.