LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Quick Supply Co.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized company in Ankeny, Iowa seeks a Learning and Development Specialist to join their team. The position focuses on implementing a Learning Management System and developing engaging learning content. Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in learning and development.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Qualifications

• 6-10 years in learning and development roles.
• Experience with LMS administration and e-learning content.
• Proficiency in content authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Learning Management System.
• Design interactive e-learning content in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Ensure training materials align with organizational goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Technical support

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

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Quick Supply Company has serviced mining, quarrying and construction customers with integrity and expertise for over eight decades. Our goal is to partner with our customers to ensure optimal blasting outcomes while placing safety at the forefront of our day-to-day operations. Quick Supply Company is a nationally recognized family-owned and locally operated company.

Position : Learning and Development Specialist

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our new L&D team as a Learning and Development Specialist. This role will participate in the implementation of a learning management system to deliver high-quality learning solutions that improve our employee knowledge, strengthen capabilities and drive business performance while promoting growth and leadership development.

Working in collaboration with managers and subject matter experts, the Learning and Development Specialist will assist in the creation of program content, learning materials, job aids and assessment tools.

This is a full-time position in the Ankeny, Iowa office reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities of the Position

• Responsible for the successful implementation, integrations, and ongoing effectiveness of a Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring consistent administration policies and practices are used, updates and governance to LMS system and training content are applied, scheduling, tracking and reporting of training analytics is delivered, and learning objectives are met.
• Provides administrative support for users and managers such as granting access, modifying user permissions and assigning courses. Provides technical support and training for internal users of the LMS system.
• Works with managers and subject matter experts to design engaging and effective interactive e-learning content using LMS tools. Regularly meets with subject matter experts and managers to make recommendations on course content and delivery and to improve the user interface and experience.
• Ensures training modules, assignments, quizzes, assessments, on-the-job checklists and supplemental training materials align with learning objectives supporting the onboarding, skill development, and career advancement of employees across all levels of the organization.
• Partners with training providers, industry organizations, LMS services and educational institutions to leverage resources and opportunities for employee development, certification and refreshers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related degree preferred.
• 6-10 years direct responsibility in learning and development role with experience administering an LMS system as well as designing, developing and modifying e-learning content.
• Proven experience using content authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate.
• Knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, Kirkpatrick Model or other e-learning content standards.
• Willing to take initiative and be able to adapt to various job duties to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, simultaneously work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines agreed upon.
• Critical thinking skills to effectively manage day-to-day responsibilities and projects always looking for improvement opportunities.
• Strong personal and professional judgement. Acts with integrity and models core values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate and convey messages, instructions, and decisions in an effective, professional manner to various audiences.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Self-motivated with interest and desire to work toward career progression in L&D or HR management roles.

Physical Requirements

• This position typically works in an office environment working at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Close vision for reading documents and working on computer screens.
• Must be able to travel overnight 15-20% by air and car.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting pay rate based on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including paid-time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, flex spending, life and accidental death, short and long-term disability, legal services and identity theft protection, critical illness, employee assistance, accident insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you are interested in growing with us in this ground-breaking career opportunity, please complete our initial quick application to get started!

Active-Duty Military/Veterans Encouraged to Apply!

Quick Supply Company has serviced mining, quarrying and construction customers with integrity and expertise for over eight decades. Our goal is to partner with our customers to ensure optimal blasting outcomes while placing safety at the forefront of our day-to-day operations. Quick Supply Company is a nationally recognized family-owned and locally operated company.

Position : Learning and Development Specialist

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our new L&D team as a Learning and Development Specialist. This role will participate in the implementation of a learning management system to deliver high-quality learning solutions that improve our employee knowledge, strengthen capabilities and drive business performance while promoting growth and leadership development.

Working in collaboration with managers and subject matter experts, the Learning and Development Specialist will assist in the creation of program content, learning materials, job aids and assessment tools.

This is a full-time position in the Ankeny, Iowa office reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities of the Position

• Responsible for the successful implementation, integrations, and ongoing effectiveness of a Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring consistent administration policies and practices are used, updates and governance to LMS system and training content are applied, scheduling, tracking and reporting of training analytics is delivered, and learning objectives are met.


• Provides administrative support for users and managers such as granting access, modifying user permissions and assigning courses. Provides technical support and training for internal users of the LMS system.


• Works with managers and subject matter experts to design engaging and effective interactive e-learning content using LMS tools. Regularly meets with subject matter experts and managers to make recommendations on course content and delivery and to improve the user interface and experience.


• Ensures training modules, assignments, quizzes, assessments, on-the-job checklists and supplemental training materials align with learning objectives supporting the onboarding, skill development, and career advancement of employees across all levels of the organization.


• Partners with training providers, industry organizations, LMS services and educational institutions to leverage resources and opportunities for employee development, certification and refreshers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related degree preferred.


• 6-10 years direct responsibility in learning and development role with experience administering an LMS system as well as designing, developing and modifying e-learning content.


• Proven experience using content authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate.


• Knowledge of SCORM, xAPI, Kirkpatrick Model or other e-learning content standards.


• Willing to take initiative and be able to adapt to various job duties to achieve goals and objectives.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision, simultaneously work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines agreed upon.


• Critical thinking skills to effectively manage day-to-day responsibilities and projects always looking for improvement opportunities.


• Strong personal and professional judgement. Acts with integrity and models core values.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate and convey messages, instructions, and decisions in an effective, professional manner to various audiences.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products.


• Self-motivated with interest and desire to work toward career progression in L&D or HR management roles.

Physical Requirements

• This position typically works in an office environment working at a desk for prolonged periods of time.


• Close vision for reading documents and working on computer screens.


• Must be able to travel overnight 15-20% by air and car.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting pay rate based on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including paid-time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, flex spending, life and accidental death, short and long-term disability, legal services and identity theft protection, critical illness, employee assistance, accident insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you are interested in growing with us in this ground-breaking career opportunity, please complete our initial quick application to get started!

Active-Duty Military/Veterans Encouraged to Apply!

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Applicants must also be able to pass a background check and have a clean Motor Vehicle Report. Any job offer will be based on the results of these reports.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

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