Learning and Development Specialist

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to design and oversee employee training and career development programs.

The role aims to improve performance, productivity, and engagement across all levels of the company. The specialist will create content, coordinate guest speakers, and provide input on training materials while frequently leading discussions and occasionally presenting to groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Four+ years of training, coaching, and presenting.
• Experience in career development or workforce education.
• Commitment to Thompson Tractor Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs focused on long-term growth and career development.
• Enhance employee experience through training, mentoring, or similar programs.
• Create or source content for development programs.
• Develop evaluations and surveys to measure needs and success.
• Occasionally present and frequently lead discussions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Organizational abilities

Responsiveness

People engagement

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content creation tools

Job description

The Learning and Development Specialist will develop and oversee employee training and career development programs. The individual in this role will assist with designing offerings to improve performance, productivity, and engagement of the organization's employees. In addition, the LDS will coordinate guest presenters and subject matter experts as well as provide input as to course material and training content. The person filling this position will be expected to occasionally present and frequently lead discussions.

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

• Design and implement programs focused on long-term growth and career development of employees at all levels of the company, including hourly employees, supervisor and managers.
• Enhance the employee experience through training, education, mentoring, or similar programs, ensuring that programs align with organizational needs.
• Create or source content for career development programs.
• Develop evaluations and surveys to career development and training needs, monitor program successes and identify weaknesses.
• The position will focus on traditional career development and general job improvement skills. (Technical skill development is the responsibility of the Company's technical training department.)

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution is required

Experience

• Four+ years of training, coaching, and presenting
• Demonstrated achievement in career development, job training, academic or workforce education. or comparable field
• Shared commitment to the Thompson Tractor Core Values: Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Highly responsive
• Enthusiastic about engaging with people and groups

Behavior Standard

• Commitment to maintaining and contributing to a professional work environment, including by acting and communicating in a positive and respectful manner.
• Upholding the Thompson Tractor brand.
• Demonstrating enthusiasm for teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, customers and vendors.
• Commitment to personal professional growth and learning.
• Regular attendance at work.

Job Training

• Regular opportunities for professional development and learning to be provided.

Safety Summary

Working Conditions: Office setting as part of an industrial campus. Occasional travel to the company's branches required.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for prolong periods of time, walking, standing.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Job Hazards

• Tripping, slipping, falling
• Hand injuries
• Stress
• Back and neck strains

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Behaviors

• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education

Bachelors (required)

Experience

• Four+ years of training, coaching, and presenting
• Demonstrated achievement in career development, job training, academic or workforce education. or comparable field
• Shared commitment to the Thompson Tractor Core Values: Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Personal (preferred)

Skills

• Listening (required)
• Written Communication (required)Verbal Communication (required)
• Public Speaking (required)
• Relationship Building (required)
• Presentation (required)
• Leadership (required)
• Microsoft Office (required)
• Computer (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursued to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.