Training Design Specialist

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity and parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Training Design Specialist to design and develop talent development programs for managers and subject-matter experts.

You will collaborate with HR teams and business stakeholders to craft curricula and learning content that aligns with organizational goals. The role emphasizes leadership development, advanced technical content, and effective evaluation methods to measure impact on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications, Instructional Design, or related field with 4+ years of related experience; or 8 years combined experience/education.
• Master's degree in HR, Business/Management, Communications, or ID with 3–5 years training experience.
• Experience creating online learning content and curricula in a business setting.

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders to design and implement training programs.
• Direct analysis and implementation of learning plans for leadership and expert content.
• Organize learning content into a competency framework and maintain alignment.
• Evaluate talent development offerings and ensure objectives are met.
• Evaluate behavioral changes using designed assessment methods.

Skills

Learning design

Content development

Needs analysis

Curriculum development

Evaluation methods

Collaboration

Project management

Tech-enabled learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications/Instructional Design

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Training Design Specialist Department: Human Resources Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for the design and development of J.B. Hunt’s talent development programs, primarily focused on professional skills for managers, or advanced technical skills, and advanced learning content. The incumbent collaborates with Talent Development Consultants/Team Members, HRBPs, business stakeholders and HR Operations to creatively develop training curriculum and content to respond to business and/or employee needs.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Interface with functional groups across the organization utilizing needs analysis and other assessment methods to develop, design and implement classroom and technology-based training programs to meet organizational/individual needs as well as learning objectives.
• Direct the analysis and implementation of learning plans and strategies for leader-level professional skill and expert content in order to maintain and improve effectiveness.
• Organizes learning content into competency framework and maintains learning content and competency alignment.
• Monitor and evaluate talent development offerings to ensure learners' styles and needs are met, and course objectives are achieved through quality and accurate content and experiences.
• Designs and utilizes evaluation methods to evaluate behavioral changes associated with learning.
• Identify opportunities to adapt and leverage the right technologies at the right time to meet organizational goals
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Develops and uses checklists to insure that information goes out error-free.
• Maintains records to ensure learning assets are maintained and applied to course versioning.
• Analyze, prioritize, organize, activities to complete specific goals and objectives of a learning initiative
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business/Business Management, Communications, Instructional Design, or a related field of study, with 4 years of related experience; or 8 years combined relevant experience, education or training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business/Business Management, Communications, Instructional Design, or a related field of study, with 3-5 years of training-related experience, education and training.
• Experience with creating online learning content and developing learning curricula in a business setting.
• Develop and utilize emotional intelligence to understand, assess, and regulate your own emotions, correctly interpret the verbal and nonverbal behaviors of others, and adjust your behavior in relation to others.
• The ability to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
• Convey respect for different perspectives, backgrounds, customs, abilities, and behavior norms, and as well as ensures all employees are respected and involved by leveraging their capabilities, insights, and ideas.
• Model the value of lifelong learning by pursuing knowledge for personal and professional reasons and taking ownership for one’s own professional development

Please Note:

Level of position may adjust based on qualifications and experience of the individual selected for hire This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education:

• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management
• Bachelors: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Bachelors: Human Resources Management
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)
• Masters: Business Administration/Management
• Masters: Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Masters: Human Resources Management

Work Experience:

Human Resources Job Opening ID: 00636004 Training Design Specialist (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

Why J.B. Hunt?

Fortune 500 experience.

Career advancement.

Nationwide relocation possibilities.

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.