
Emerging Talent Training Specialist
- Rolling Meadows, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
OverviewThe Emerging Talent Training Specialist is responsible for delivering engaging and effective learning experiences to early-career professionals. This role facilitates virtual training sessions, collects learner feedback, and supports content creation and continuous improvement efforts. As a claims-handling subject matter expert, the Specialist will refine, augment, and maintain claims-handling best practices, delivering comprehensive, end-to-end training to new hires enrolled in the Emerging Talent INVEST Program.Note: Participants in this program are typically entry-level and may have limited or no prior professional experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional patience, empathy, and the ability to coach and support learners at a highly detailed, foundational level.For this opening, we are seeking for someone preferably with Auto PD claims experience.Candidates must be available to work standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How you'll make an impact
- Concentrated on driving and supporting the learning and development needs of operational staff within an assigned region or functional area.
- Incumbent(s) will leverage full life cycle instructional design skills to build curriculum needed to deliver high-quality service training and will deliver learning and development strategies and solutions, as well as drive adoption and implement learning reinforcement tactics.
- Facilitate instructor-led training in a virtual classroom environment
- Engage learners using adult learning principles and a variety of delivery methods
- Adapt instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and pace
- Collect and report on learner feedback and training effectiveness
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of training delivery and materials
- Develop, administer, and evaluate program checkpoints
- Review and revise curriculum for accuracy, clarity, and relevance
- Bachelor's degree in organizational development, human resources, business, or related field. 5+ years directly applicable experience in insurance or financial brokerage.
- Proficient in developing and following individual work plan(s). Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in using MS Office applications with key strengths in PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
- Professional certification (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance; CPLP) or equivalent training experience preferred.
- Insurance and/or customer service learning and development experience preferred.
- Auto PD Claims Experience
- Able to collaborate with clients and key stakeholders to identify learning needs, build out materials and implement them in a way that leads to behavior change.
- Excellent presence and ability to build and sustain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...