Learning Specialist

Position Summary Do you thrive in a fast-paced learning environment and possess the skills to enable others to succeed? As a Learning Specialist supporting the Park Avenue Securities (PAS) Field, Service and Operations Team, you will play a key role in the planning, design, development, implementation, and continuous maintenance of a variety of training programs that align with your assigned business areas. As part of a shared service, you will be actively involved with the business management team to conduct ongoing training needs analyses and develop training solutions utilizing various delivery methods and assess the effectiveness of the solutions. Using recognized practices, you will uncover and recognize emerging patterns, summarize results, and provide recommendations for actions to take advantage of potential opportunities and/or address knowledge gaps. You will: Design and deliver new hire, upskill, and project training programs, as well as other L&D initiatives in response to changing needs for your designated business area. Provide L&D consultation to understand the training needs of all assigned business areas, maintaining an appropriate level of organizational literacy to be able to substantively contribute to the success of the business based on its strategy. Apply training best practices based on adult learning theory to best meet learning needs; methods include but are not limited to virtual instructor-led classroom, e-learning, self-study, social learning, gamification, etc. Partner closely with Instructional Technologists to develop e-learning applicable to your assigned business areas. Consistently innovate with new training approaches, practices, and processes to improve efficiency of training development. Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Manager, Learning & Development who, in turn, reports to the Director, Learning & Development within Strategic Operational Solutions (SOS) & Development. You have: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communication, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong knowledge of learning and development methodologies; formal design and development approaches, adult learning best practices, industry training technologies used to deploy, maintain, and monitor learning to geographically dispersed customers. Experience with training design and delivery. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills and an aptitude for public speaking. Exceptional business communication skills, including ability to deliver messaging to key stakeholders and senior leaders. Ability to develop cross-business connections and build collaborative relationships. An aptitude for thriving in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. Adaptable to changing business priorities and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Park Avenue Securities or Wealth Management experience strongly preferred. Travel Occasional travel to Guardian offices (0-10%) Salary Range $55,570.00 - $83,350.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Health Care Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits Dental plan Vision plan Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts Critical illness insurance Life and Disability Insurance Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage Accident insurance Retirement and Financial 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative Time Off and Remote Work Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote) Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies Emotional Well-being and Work-Life Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons Adoption assistance College planning Tuition reimbursement Student loan assistance Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity J.E.D.I. certification and training programs Matching gifts/volunteering Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. 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Salary : $55,570 - $83,350