Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Organizational Training & Development Specialist is responsible for implementing and managing comprehensive organizational development initiatives to enhance overall organizational performance and employee engagement. This role involves designing and delivering training programs, leading change management efforts, and evaluating the effectiveness of development programs to align with company goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate closely with Human Resources and various departments to understand organizational goals and employee development needs. Conduct needs assessments through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather data on training requirements and develop comprehensive training strategies.
- Administer and interpret assessments (MBTI, DISC, Hartman) to determine employee strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs. Provide feedback sessions to employees and teams to discuss assessment results and implications for personal and professional growth. Perform regular skills gap analyses using performance reviews, employee surveys, and other tools to identify areas where employees need additional skills or knowledge. Develop customized training plans based on these analyses.
- Design, develop, and deliver impactful and comprehensive training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and competencies. Use various instructional methods, including workshops, e-learning, and simulations.
- Develop and implement leadership development programs to cultivate high-performing leaders. Provide coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders.
- Develop and execute Organizational Development strategies aligned with the company's business objectives. Conduct organizational assessments to identify development needs and opportunities.
- Analyze data to measure the impact of Organizational Development initiatives and provide insights to inform decision-making. Develop and present reports on metrics and outcomes.
- Identify and vet external training vendors and consultants, managing contracts and relationships to ensure the timely and effective delivery of training programs.
- Collaborate with instructional designers to develop technology-based learning solutions, ensuring courseware is interactive, accessible, and effective.
- Offer individual career counseling and development planning sessions and conduct workshops on career development topics such as resume writing, interview skills, and career pathing.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in adult learning, training, and development. Research industry's best practices and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Identify and implement appropriate skill assessments for various training programs. Manage the certification process for employees completing training programs.
- Monitor and report on the progress of education, training, and development initiatives using metrics and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment, and approach tasks with a service-oriented mindset.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or development-related field.
- 4-7 years of leadership experience in training, organizational development, and employee development with proven success.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work tools.
- Demonstrated cross-cultural competencies, including strong emotional intelligence and the ability to engage and build relationships.
- Extensive expertise in assessing, designing, developing, and delivering training and development plans and programs.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Certified with several training and development organizations to deliver leadership and management development programs preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to build strong working relationships with all levels within the organization, is essential, and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Applies good judgment in interpersonal relationships.
- Strong facilitation, analytic, time management, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Contact
EPB
10 West ML King Blvd
Chattanooga
Tennessee United States
www.epb.net
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