Job Title: Learning and Development SpecialistFLSA Status: ExemptDepartment: Human Resources - 7520Reports to: Manager, Learning and DevelopmentFlex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:Reporting to the Manager of Learning and Development, the Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for assessing and evaluating identified performance gaps to determine people and/or process issues and define efficient and effective approaches to fill the gaps. This role will also develop continuous learning methodologies for measurable behavioral and performance changes and participate in strategy and development of performance improvement programs, including deliverables and measurements. Additionally, the Learning and Development Specialist will measurably improve behaviors, performance, and competencies utilizing assessments and designing development programs applying multiple methodologies in order to achieve defined results for client groups.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Functional and Technical Skills
Manage project activities, mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and ensure the completion of phases and deliverables
Translate developmental requirements into learning objectives that will enable employees to continuously progress competencies to improve performance and behaviors in current and future positions
Produce handouts, videos, instructional materials, aids, and manuals that deliver an engaging learner experience with instructional designers
Apply critical thinking skills to conduct data analysis to recommend content development for all levels of the organization
Implement integration of relevant content from internal and external content sources to ensure learning meets the needs of the organization and fulfils the regulatory requirements
Customer Support
Cultivate and manage external providers, contractors, and internal partner relationships to establish timelines, facilitate content review and feedback, adopt and implement changes, and impact business
Manage the delivery of structured learning experiences and monitor and quantify their quality results including providing feedback to stakeholders regarding trainee performance
Create and execute communication plans to support the implementation of new and ongoing development initiatives
Strategic and Functional
Collaborate to source, develop, enhance, edit, reformat, and validate content by working as an integral member of the Learning and Development team to share best practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Identify development needs by evaluating performance and/or process gaps and build learning programs and prepare learning plans
Assess learning effectiveness through short-term and long-term measurements and evaluations
Support the Learning and Development team with change management plans including communications, trainings, stakeholder engagement, and impact analysis
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, Training or related fieldExperience: 3+ years of learning and development experience, in technical training delivery, facilitation, development, or related field.In lieu of education 7+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and working experience with learning management systems (LMS) and content management systems
Knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles
Knowledge of project management concept, techniques, tools and best practices
Prior experience assisting in the development of presentations to key leaders in the organization
Experience working with high level executives
Familiarity with traditional and modern adult learning methods, tools and techniques, and their application
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI
Sound decision making and organizational skills
Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences
Ability to master the full development cycle
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Licenses/Certifications: ATD Certification or similar professional certificationEducation: Master’s degree in Human Resource Development or similar fieldWORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office desk work, requiring sitting, walking, using phone and computer
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Travel 30% or more including some international
Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.Starting pay for the position is between $56,000.00 - $70,000.00#LI-HYBRID #LI-KK1
