Learning And Development Specialist

An industry-leading safety and compliance solutions provider is looking for a Learning and Development Specialist responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs that support the professional development of its employees. The ideal candidate is a learning management system expert with extensive knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles.

Salary: $100,000-$115,000

Location: REMOTE – Must be in Houston or Greater Houston area

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop training programs, including classroom-based, online, and on-the-job training.
• Ensure that learning solutions incorporate best practices in adult learning theory.
• Participate in HR and talent management projects and initiatives as required.
• Deliver training through various methods, including classroom facilitation, web-based, electronic, and printed material, eLearning modules, etc.
• Apply branding standards to stakeholder’s content (i.e., design templates, standards, style guides, technical specifications, etc.)
• Work directly with technical subject matter experts to capture course-specific knowledge.
• Manage employee appreciation committee activities and participate in and contribute to employee engagement initiatives as needed.
• Develop and maintain learning and development metrics to track program effectiveness and measure the impact on employee performance and business results.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and priorities.
• Partner with external training vendors to leverage best practices and resources.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work with HR business partners to define learning solution objectives to ensure the impact can be measured and is linked to business goals.
• Develop training materials and resources, including instructor-led and self-paced courses, manuals, and videos.
• Manage and maintain the LMS, including configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and quality assurance of training materials and courses; provide technical support to employees and managers regarding the use of the LMS.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to learning and development.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine the most effective training methods and materials.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles required
• Authoring tool experience essential; Articulate Storyline preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience designing and delivering a variety of training programs
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Elevated level of professionalism, executive presence, and credibility; able to effectively challenge and influence peers and customers
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in design, development, and delivery of instructional material in a corporate setting