Training & Development Generalist II

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.

In this role, the Training & Development Generalist II on the Learning Technology team will be responsible program management of large-scale learning technology requests from our stakeholders as well as complex issue resolution with any of our learning platforms.  They will also work with our LMS vendor (Cornerstone) and our 3^rd party vendor to coordinate minor and major releases of the LMS software. This role will also provide guidance in developing and maintaining the Learning Technology team’s governance standards and oversee the auditing of the systems that this team is responsible for. The ideal candidate will have experience working with different learning technologies (LMS, Performance Management Systems, LXP and Knowledge Management platforms) managing large projects, good relationship building skills, and strong problem-solving experience.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Identifies and recommends training and development opportunities that will assist employees in achieving enhanced performance and career objectives.
• Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
• Investigates, designs, creates, and revises employee development projects as requested.
• Serves as a point-of-contact for divisions and third-party partnerships regarding talent training and development.
• Provides ongoing assistance to users of employee development programs; develops and delivers user training and any relevant communication pieces regarding the programs.
• Understands ALDI competency models, and amends current programs and materials to reflect these models as needed.
• Understands developing trends in the training and development industry, and shares with their team and others in Human Resources.
• Assists in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers.     
• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Focuses on the Customer:  Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.     
• Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
• Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively “get the job done.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Analyzes, interprets, and presents complex data. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or a related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Training & Development within a corporate environment required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Experience in the selection and administration of assessment tools and providing feedback on individual or group assessment data preferred.
• Experience with SharePoint, Learning Management Systems (and other learning technologies), and instructional design software preferred.
• Experience Program/Project Management.
• Experience working in a Learning and Development organization.
• Experience defining system governance standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office, or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. 

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.