Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert

The Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert at Spektrum is responsible for defining target audience personas, developing learning pathways, facilitating onboarding activities for new staff, and creating experiential learning events. They will also collect feedback across competency development activities and coordinate with various NATO entities to ensure alignment with organizational culture.

To apply for the Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert role at Spektrum, candidates should possess a degree or advanced qualification in Organizational Development, instructional design, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in organizational development or corporate skills training.

Spektrum supports NATO through the Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert role by enhancing military effectiveness through targeted learning strategies and culturally aware onboarding processes. The expert will help streamline competency development and improve communication within NATO’s diverse personnel, positively impacting operational readiness.

The contract duration for the Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert position at Spektrum is from June 2025 to December 2026, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects during that timeframe.

Candidates for the Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert role at Spektrum must have advanced proficiency in English to effectively communicate and engage with a multinational audience within the NATO context.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've improved organizational processes, shaped staff development programs, or facilitated training. Be sure to mention your experience with diverse audience engagement, which is a key aspect of the Onboarding & Learning Subject-Matter Expert role.

Discuss your methodology for assessing the needs of varying experience levels and cultural backgrounds. Offer examples of how you've successfully developed and implemented pathways that provide value to a wide range of participants, showcasing your flexibility and understanding of different learning styles.

Provide a specific example of an onboarding program you designed that helped new employees acclimate and integrate quickly into an organization. Highlight how you measured its success through employee feedback or performance metrics.

Share your experience using surveys, interviews, or focus groups post-training to gather feedback. Discuss how you’ve used that feedback to iterate and enhance training materials or methods to better align with participant needs.

Mention your dedication to continuous learning in this field—whether through professional development opportunities, reading industry publications, or networking with other professionals. This will showcase your commitment to improving your skills and staying up to date.

Talk about the importance of organizational culture in onboarding and training, explaining how it shapes employee perceptions and engagement. Share how you've incorporated cultural elements into learning programs to support inclusivity and understanding.

When discussing a challenge, focus on a relevant scenario related to onboarding or training where you encountered pushback or low participation. Explain the steps you took to address those issues, including how you adjusted your approach or materials to engage stakeholders effectively.

Discuss both quantitative metrics (like completion rates and performance improvements) and qualitative feedback (like participant satisfaction). Emphasize your commitment to ongoing evaluation and adaptation based on these insights.

Describe your strategies for managing group dynamics, such as encouraging open communication and fostering an inclusive environment. Provide an example of a time when you successfully mitigated conflict in a training context.

Highlight any relevant tools, such as LMS platforms, authoring software, or collaboration tools. Explain how these technologies aid in creating effective training experiences and your comfort level in using them for varied learning formats.