Sr. Learning Specialist

The Sr. Learning Specialist is responsible for delivering leadership training, conducting organizational effectiveness solutions, and designing leadership development courseware. This position requires up to 50% travel to various company locations to facilitate training sessions and support organizational development initiatives.

Work collaboratively with Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager and Instructional Design team members to deliver programs that address workforce and talent needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Leadership Training: Facilitate engaging and impactful leadership training sessions for employees at various levels within the organization, such as flagship enterprise-wide programs such as Develop Your Mark and Leadership Essentials. Delivery to include in person and virtual instructor-led courses. May include learning advisory support for the various leadership programs
• Conduct Organizational Effectiveness Solutions: Assess organizational needs and implement solutions to enhance overall effectiveness and performance
• Create Leadership Development Courseware: Design and create comprehensive leadership development programs and materials that align with organizational goals and support leadership curriculum strategies established by the Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager
• Administration and project management: Coordination with HRDs to identify cohort learners, scheduling classes/locations, communications, and meetings with location coordinators
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  Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager, Human Resource Business Partners, field HR Managers, and other stakeholders to identify training needs and develop tailored solutions

  
  
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  Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics

  
  
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  Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in leadership development and organizational effectiveness

  
  
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Expected HR Leadership Behaviors:

• Contributes to a culturally aligned team
• Is a trusted advisor and influencer within the organization who has high levels of credibility with leaders and the business unit employees
• Fosters collaboration and a "ONE DFA HR" mindset and approach
• Manages and collaborates to meet required timelines

Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in human resource management, curriculum design, leadership development, organizational psychology, business or related field is essential. Post graduate degree desirable
• 8+ years' experience in progressive learning delivery and development practices in dynamic organizations with contemporary practices
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment supporting frontline leadership or manager development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of leadership development strategies and current methodologies
• Proven experience in training and team facilitation and program design
• Desired certifications in team effectiveness: DiSC, Working Genius, or similar
• Strong, enthusiastic, resilient and personable
• Innovative, Inclusive and Systems thinking
• A good listener who can identify root cause performance drivers
• A project management mindset with expert time management, organization, matrix management skills and ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment with minimal supervision
• A natural collaborator who works with peers and HR team members to deliver great results for DFA leaders and employees
• Highly credible with excellent relationship skills. Able to build trusting relationships across the business
• Deep talent expertise combined with hands on experience and demonstrated ability to translate the theoretical and deliver practical and relevant solutions through curriculum and facilitation
• Expert knowledge in adult educational theories and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and their utilization in the development of job/functional training platforms. Complete understanding of the training process from needs assessment through program evaluation and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Camtasia, Articulate, and HTML
• Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS)
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationship

An Equal Opportunity Employer