Learning and Development Specialist - job 1 of 2

The Learning and Development Specialist will create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs for employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May select and assign instructors to conduct specific training and development.
• May provide constructive and timely Project Review Forms for training instructors.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, subject matter experts, and instructors.
• Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers’ specific needs to maintain or improve job skills to advance through our career pathways.
• Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials for all disciplines.
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, videos, and testing.
• Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.
• Assesses training materials prepared by instructors.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in utilized discipline technology, and skillset.
• Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development or a related field required.
• At least four years of training experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

JOB CODE: 1001239