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KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Training Specialist: learning theory / LMSadmin / design / support for electromechanical support of heavy equipment
The Training & Development Specialist will work directly with the Manager of Training and Development to design, develop, and deliver strategic employee learning and development programs including, but not limited to, management and leadership development, onboarding, and career development through various methods including presentations to large or small groups, e-learning and interactive sessions, etc. Coordinates the Learning Management System (LMS) including serving as an expert to support users, maintenance, updates, and operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Recommends, designs, develops, and implements innovative learning and development programs that support the full employment lifecycle, including onboarding, career development, wellness, succession planning, and management and leadership development. Program development and delivery facilitated both on-line and in person.
- Assesses needs, analyzes gaps, research best practices, and partners with other business units and Operations management to identify, develop and implement successful and innovative learning and development programs.
- Develops and implements program processes and procedures, maintains records and tracks outcomes.
- Utilizes adult learning theory to provide customized learning opportunities.
- Continually monitors and evaluates effectiveness of programs and makes needed adjustments.
- Coordinates operation and use of the LMS and provides systems support to Operations users and resolves systems issues and works with Information Technology as needed.
- Serves as the data custodian of the LMS, uses technical understanding to provide support to internal and external clients ensuring user experiences are positive.
- Maintains technical expertise and knowledge of best practices in online educational trends, changes and developments, and service strategies. Recommends new approaches, modifications or changes that will improve efficiency and/or effectiveness.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support overall organization and employee development initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or training in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Educational Leadership, Business or related field, preferred.
- Hands on experience as a technician working with heavy equipment, electrical, mechanical components such as compressors, scrapers, etc. would be super helpful.
- Otherwise, having an engineering mindset (professionally / personally) is critical. You will be charged with composing very technical training for field service technicians to service heavy equipment (electrical / mechanical based)
- 1-3 years of related experience or a combination of experience/training and/or certification.
- Understanding of learning theories (as it applies to training)
- Web-based learning technology design and development including eLearning authoring tools and standards experience is required
- LMS experience design / development / support required; LMS 365 is a plus.
- Learning Management System coordination including troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Must be able to function as an admin including troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Experience leveraging LMS for creating training curriculum for onsite / virtual / online training (of staff)
- Experience with Camtasia or comparable is a plus. (Will leverage it for video editing specific to training).
- Exercise of persuasion and influence in complex and sensitive situations within all levels of the organization to effect decisions and outcomes that align with best practices.
- Experience in a technical field or industry (e.g. mechanical, electrical, gas and oil, engineering etc.).
- Speaking in public and presenting information to large and small groups
- Organization, synthesis and analysis of varied and complex information and problems
- Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Stream
- Communicating technical concepts and ideas to non-technical individuals
- Effective oral and written communication of policies, procedures, legal concepts, etc.
- Exercise of good judgment in decision-making
- Other duties as assigned.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals communicating such information in concise verbal and / or written forms. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills and common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Stream
- Adobe Suite (Captivate, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premier), Articulate Storyline/Studio, Learning Management Systems; Proficient in authoring software: Adobe Suite, MS Excel, Camtasia, Captivate, and/or other emerging technology
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Driver's License Required
- Training and Development Certificate(s) preferred
Competencies
- Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.
- Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.
- Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.
- Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.
- Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable-Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.
- Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.
- Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.
- Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. Displays passion for the job.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $55-75K plus bonus. However, we are willing to send qualified candidates over budget.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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