Training & Development Specialist

Training & Development Specialist – Auburn Hills, MI

The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for assessing organizational training needs, designing custom curriculum, implementing training programs, and overseeing development. This individual will create in-person or online, self-guided and collaborative learning programs. set performance metrics, facilitate workshops, manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) evaluate productivity, and help employees create short- and long-term career plans within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and coordinate training programs, policies, and procedures.
• Work with internal customers to identify training and development needs.
• Design, prepare, and coordinate training materials, including manuals, online modules (Vizendo), DOJO, and presentations.
• Plan and coordinate training schedules, Cornerstone, and track participation.
• Plan and coordinate new hire employee onboarding materials.
• Specific tasks may include reviewing vendor proposals, monitoring the quality of material, managing costs, and assessing program effectiveness.
• Work with training providers to develop suitable content for all training courses.
• Create a training center on the intranet to serve as a resource hub for all employees, featuring manuals, multimedia, and other educational materials.
• Develop a systematic approach to track all training courses being taken, including training schedules and the cost of training.
• Conduct train-the-trainer programs as needed.
• Conduct new hire orientation and work with managers on providing all necessary resources for on-boarding.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a training and development role or related experience
• Bachelor's degree (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Knowledge of learning principles, adult learning theories, and curriculum development. DOJO
• 3+ years of experience with LMS Platforms, including Cornerstone, virtual meeting tools
• Experience with Training & Development on the manufacturing floor
• MS Office Suite
• Strong negotiation (a proven track record)
• Excellent leadership skills
• A strategic thinker
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Demonstrated success in handling multiple tasks with an awareness of deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (able to interact with internally and externally facing customers)
• Team Player
• Excellent interpersonal skills (interacts with employees objectively)
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Preferred Kills / Qualifications

• PHR and/or SPHR preferred
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form