Agency : Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Closing Date / Time : 03 / 28 / 2025
Salary : $69,997-89,596
Job Type : Salaried
County : Sangamon
Number of Vacancies : 1
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Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Organization Development Trainer is responsible for developing, organizing, planning, and delivering high-impact training programs within the system. This role involves working closely with department managers and employees to ensure the development and delivery of training initiatives that align with the system’s strategic goals and individual employee growth. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and a passion for facilitating learning and development. The incumbent will play a crucial role in enhancing workforce performance, promoting a culture of continuous learning, and driving organizational effectiveness.
Essential Functions
In conjunction with the Organizational Effectiveness Specialist, builds partnerships with department leads across the agency to address business needs related to learning initiativesSupports employees’ training needs by working with department heads to identify areas for skill development and growth opportunitiesDesigns, develops, and facilitates engaging training programs on topics such as leadership, soft skills, technical skills, and organizational developmentSupport OD initiatives such as leadership development, change management, employee engagement, and talent development programsConduct organizational assessments and recommend strategies to enhance workplace culture and employee experienceDevelops teaching outlines and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshopsAssists in the design, development, and updating of training assessments, developing analytics reports from LMS to measure engagement, completion rates, and overall training effectivenessAnalyzes data on training outcomes, including participant feedback and post-training evaluations, to measure skill retention and performance improvementsCustomizes training solutions for specific departments or groups, ensuring relevancy to the participants' rolesSchedules and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and seminars, ensuring all necessary resources (e.g., rooms, materials, equipment) are availableEssential Functions Continued
Ensures alignment between training initiatives and performance evaluations, succession planning, and employee development plansMonitors training attendance, completion rates, and feedback. Maintains detailed training records and provide reports on training outcomesContinuously evaluates and improves existing training programs by incorporating new techniques, feedback, and industry trendsGenerates reports for leadership on training ROI, progress, and outcomes, providing insights for future improvementsStays updated with industry best practices, learning technologies, and emerging trends in OD and trainingPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for facilitating learning and developmentStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work both independently and in collaboration with multiple departmentsAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with training and development best practicesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsMinimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, talent development, or related field is required. Four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degreeTwo (2) years of experience in training, learning and development, or a similar role is requiredExperience in organizing and delivering training programs, workshops, or employee development initiativesKnowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and best practices in corporate trainingPreferred Qualifications
Experience with creating and / or managing e-learning platforms or Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferredFamiliarity with performance management systems and how they relate to training needs preferredCertification in Training & Development, such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), is desirableBenefits
State health, dental, life, and vision insuranceGenerous paid time off package including State holidaysDefined benefit plan as member of Teachers’ Retirement System pensionDeferred compensation planWork Hours : 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm
Work Location : 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact : cwalls@trsil.org
Posting Group : Office & Administrative Support
Agency statement : TRS provides retirement benefits for teachers who are employed by all Illinois public common and charter school districts located outside the city of Chicago. The Illinois Pension Code contains the laws relating to our creation, benefits, and administration
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses :
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Salary : $69,997 - $89,596
