Learning & Development Specialist

O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of apps designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces.

Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create the tech, tools and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies.

As a Learning & Development Specialist, it is anticipated you will act as a high-level leader and example of one who is passionate about cultivating a practice and culture of learning, growth, and curiosity at O.C. Tanner. This position reports to the Manager, Learning & Development within our People & Great Work (Human Resources) Team.

Hybrid Work Schedule-Monday thru Wednesday in office, Thursday & Friday option from home.

Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work. Here is where we need you most:

• Develop and design course content and identify improvements
• Solicit and incorporate audience/learner feedback into trainings to improve content
• Conduct and facilitate learning discussions, book clubs, round tables, etc.
• Conduct needs analyses and collect L&D data to identify priorities, produce meaningful insights, and assess the ROI of L&D programs/trainings
• Recommend changes or additions to L&D offerings, vendors, systems, tools, or methodologies
• Strengthen relationships throughout the organization; work with SMEs and leaders to develop trainings/programs
• Contribute to and develop L&D intranet site for a better UX and flow of communication with developing expertise in communication styles, modes, and strategies
• Contribute and help form L&D strategy and appropriate OKR's for each quarter
• Manage L&D programs while effectively prioritizing work within company need
• Collaborate closely with global counterparts
• Demonstrate knowledge of O.C. Tanner Processes, Principles and Strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Educational and Experience Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Teaching, training, presenting, and public speaking experience

Skills and Capabilities

• Advanced proficiency in instructional design tools such as Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, etc.
• Advanced use of MS Office suite including Sharepoint, Teams, & Power Automate
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe suite including Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, & Photoshop.
• Experience with different LMS e.g. Bridge, MyDevelopment, etc.
• Knowledge of basic design theory and ability to design on brand content
• Effective application of coaching methodologies, the Socratic method, and common leadership theories e.g. Situational Leadership, Servant Leadership, Authentic Leadership
• Ability to learn and apply new tools, systems or processes and/or develop training content around them
• Effective application of change management techniques & project management
• Skilled presenter and facilitator
• Skilled at giving/receiving feedback at all levels
• Proficient at coaching leaders and influencing change in the organization
• Ability to learn additional instructional design tools as required