Senior Training & Development Specialist

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA, is seeking a Senior Training & Development Specialist to lead the design and coordination of employee training programs, including onboarding and ongoing development initiatives.

You will partner with department leaders to create engaging curricula, deliver impactful sessions, and ensure training consistency across the organization, while maintaining records and measuring effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in employee training, learning and development, Human Resources, education, onboarding, or a closely related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop engaging training materials, communicate effectively with employees at all levels, and adapt training methods to different learning styles.
• Experience assessing training needs, developing instructional materials, facilitating training programs, evaluating training effectiveness, and working with department leaders or trainers.

Responsibilities

• Assess training needs and develop effective solutions that support organizational goals.
• Coordinate and conduct new-hire orientation, introducing employees to Prairie Meadows' policies, procedures, culture, benefits, and expectations.
• Partner with department leaders and trainers to develop, coordinate, and maintain onboarding and position-specific training programs.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to departmental trainers and work buddies to promote consistent and engaging training experiences.
• Design, develop, deliver, and maintain training presentations, instructional materials, job aids, and other learning resources.
• Collaborate with company leadership and departments to implement company-wide training initiatives, including new systems, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through employee feedback, assessments, observations, and performance measures, recommending improvements as needed.
• Establish and maintain consistent training standards while supporting the unique operational needs of individual departments.
• Coordinate training schedules, materials, facilities, and resources to ensure effective delivery of training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, monitor completion of required training, and follow up with departments regarding outstanding requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding, employee development, training processes, and overall training effectiveness.
• Serve as a training and development resource to managers, supervisors, departmental trainers, and Human Resources staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Coaching/training

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Senior Training & Development Specialist

Human Resources Full Time Clerical Altoona, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3423

Senior Training & Development Specialist

Hours: 830am-5pm

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Position Summary

Prairie Meadows is seeking an experienced, organized, and enthusiastic Senior Training & Development Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and improving employee training programs that support new-hire onboarding, employee development, and organizational success.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and presentation skills, experience developing effective training programs, and the ability to collaborate with leaders and trainers across multiple departments. This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee growth, training consistency, and the overall employee experience at Prairie Meadows.

• Assess employee and departmental training needs, identify skill gaps, and develop effective training solutions that support organizational goals.
• Coordinate and conduct new-hire orientation, introducing employees to Prairie Meadows' policies, procedures, culture, benefits, and expectations.
• Partner with department leaders and trainers to develop, coordinate, and maintain effective onboarding and position-specific training programs.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to departmental trainers and work buddies to promote consistent and engaging training experiences.
• Design, develop, deliver, and maintain training presentations, instructional materials, job aids, and other learning resources.
• Collaborate with company leadership and departments to implement company-wide training initiatives, including new systems, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through employee feedback, assessments, observations, and performance measures, recommending improvements as needed.
• Establish and maintain consistent training standards while supporting the unique operational needs of individual departments.
• Coordinate training schedules, materials, facilities, and resources to ensure effective delivery of training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, monitor completion of required training, and follow up with departments regarding outstanding requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding, employee development, training processes, and overall training effectiveness.
• Serve as a training and development resource to managers, supervisors, departmental trainers, and Human Resources staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or professional training in Human Resources, Training & Development, Adult Education, Business, or a related field preferred. Five or more years of experience in employee training, learning and development, Human Resources, education, onboarding, or a closely related field. Experience assessing training needs, developing instructional materials, facilitating training programs, evaluating training effectiveness, and working with department leaders or trainers preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop engaging training materials, communicate effectively with employees at all levels, and adapt training methods to different learning styles. Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to build positive working relationships, coach departmental trainers, and recommend improvements to training programs and processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation software, with the ability to learn and utilize learning management and Human Resources systems. Experience working in a regulated or unionized environment is beneficial.