Learning And Development Specialist

Electric Machinery Company - WEG Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Training Specialist to design and implement a comprehensive training program for both union and non-union employees, aligning with business objectives.

You will assess learning needs, create instructional materials, deliver programs, and drive LMS implementation and administration across departments, including onboarding, safety, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Learning & Development or related field.
• 5+ years in a training role with LMS experience.
• Experience in manufacturing union environments is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, HRIS and SAP systems.
• Strong communication, design, facilitation and project skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge leadership and staff to provide relevant development opportunities.
• Develop and deliver union/non-union training programs, instructor-led and LMS-based.
• Lead LMS implementation and ongoing administration to support learning goals.
• Partner with SMEs across departments to identify content needs and gaps.
• Facilitate training using workshops, coaching, and mentoring techniques.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly.

Skills

Strong communication

Instructional design

Facilitation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Learning & Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

SAP

HRIS

Job description

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Primary Objective of Positi

on:This role will be pivotal in designing and implementing a comprehensive Union | Non-union training program to enhance leader and employee skills and knowledge, supporting both individual growth and organizational success. Responsible for assessing training needs, designing instructional materials, and delivering learning progra

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Major Areas of Accountabil

• ity:Acts as a bridge between leadership and employees; ensuring professional development opportunities are relevant and accessible and directly support the Electric Machinery Company business objecti
• ves.Develop and deliver Union | Non-union training programs training program; instructor-led and Learning Management System (L
• MS).Training Strategy; build a scalable training framework for onboarding, compliance, safety, and upskilling across departments, creating flexible learning customized to company ne
• eds.LMS Implementation & Management; lead the review, improvement, and optimization of eSafety (L
• MS).Partner cross-functionally with subject matter experts; identify training needs, ensure content accuracy and relevance, identify skill gaps and learning opportunit
• ies.Facilitate and deliver training; using various instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles, including workshops, coaching, mentoring, and job shadow
• ing.Evaluate training effectiveness; measure outcomes, gather feedback, and make adjustments to improve future progr
• ams.Responsible for administering the Tuition Reimbursement prog
• ram.Other duties and tasks as assig

ned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abili

• ties:Bachelor’s degree in HR or Learning & Development with related field and 5+ years equivalent work experience in a training role requ
• ired.Proven experience in LMS implementation and administration requ
• ired.Proficient use of computer systems including Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP and HRIS systems requ
• ired.Proven experience working in manufacturing union environments requ
• ired.Strong communication, instructional design, facilitation, and project management skills requ
• ired.Familiarity with ISO Standards and Compliance training prefe
• rred.Ability to collaborate across departments and with external training partners requ
• ired.Demonstrated ability to propose, plan, and implement creative solutions in a team environment requ
• ired.Committed to bringing new and innovative ideas to enhance growing company a

nd HR
Physical Require

• ments:Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facil
• ities.Must be able to lift Twenty-five (25) pounds unass