Senior Training & Development Specialist

Position: Senior Training & Development Specialist

Location: Lenexa, KS

Senior Training & Development Specialist

The Sr. Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of training programs, the design and implementation of courses, overall management of the LMS (Learning Management System), and supporting various learning and development initiatives. This role involves serving as an internal consultant and partner to leadership and will provide coaching for employee development. A strong emphasis will also be on ensuring training effectiveness through evaluation and assessment methods. This role requires the ability to be organized, collaborative, and capable of working effectively with all levels.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May be accountable for the oversight of a team with few or no direct reports.
• Act as a leader, mentor and coach to lower-level staff.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop and implement professional and leadership development programs through customized training based on organizational needs using an array of instructor-led, online, webinar, and blended-learning options to provide the best learning outcomes.
• Develop methodologies to encourage competency development applying training, experience and coaching/mentoring for a holistic approach.
• Provide situational coaching to employees to encourage development.
• Manage the Career Development Program by providing training, assessing participation and reviewing effectiveness through collaboration with affiliates.
• Conduct needs analysis of affiliate performance to ensure talent development programs are targeted to improve overall productivity and effectiveness.
• Responsible for the management of the LMS, ensuring impactful course content that matches the needs of the organization, fosters employee and leadership engagement, and maintains accuracy of tracking outcomes and comprehensive documentation.
• Act as a liaison for internal and external trainers ensuring coordination of logistics and availability of required resources for virtual, hybrid, and/or in-person events are adequate for training purposes.
• Assess vendor-led training programs with consciousness of situational adaptability, budget and timely execution.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and analysis of assessments, evaluations and various surveys using Predictive Index, 360 Feedback, EQ and other necessary tools to assess effectiveness of training and employee development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of human resources experience.
• Experience in training facilitation, course development, career and professional development programs
• Experience with instructional design and facilitation of e-learning training

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles to ensure effective learning programs.
• Proficient in technology, including MS Office Suite; experience with SharePoint, Zoom/Teams.
• Experience using a learning management system, e-Learning authoring tools, instructional design and graphics design tools.
• Experience using interactive and engaging techniques to enhance knowledge retention
• Experience in training and event planning and execution.
• Situational Leadership knowledge and applied experience preferred.
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility, modifying approach, work focus, and program design to meet current learning needs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including active listening skills and strong writing skills.
• Ability to exercise strong decision-making, organization, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and as part of team, demonstrating professional reliability and the ability to exercise confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel:

• Reliable transportation to travel to local affiliates or training locations, as needed.
• Possible travel to regional locations to deliver training programs, less than 10%

GBA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, accident, short and long-term disability, hospital, legal, 401k, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness program, paid sick time, paid company holidays, floating holiday, and a flexible time off program. Eligibility requirements apply to all plans in the United States. GBA reserves the right to alter benefits offerings at will.