Training Specialist

pureIntegration; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a passionate Training Specialist to enhance their Change Management team. This role involves designing and delivering impactful training initiatives that align with organizational goals. You'll assess training needs, create engaging curricula, and evaluate program effectiveness to foster continuous improvement. With a focus on collaboration, you'll work closely with team members to bridge training gaps and ensure all employees benefit from comprehensive learning experiences. If you're ready to make a significant impact through training and development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development

Training Programs

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing training events in a corporate setting.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles.
• Ability to present complex information to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop instructional materials and deliver training courses.
• Assess training effectiveness and evaluate ongoing programs.

Skills

Instructional Design

Training Needs Assessment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Decision Making

Education

BS degree in Education

BS degree in Training

BS degree in HR

Tools

MS Office

Database Software

UKG Global Payroll

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Training Specialist to join our Change Management team. Reporting to the Director of Change Management, you will be responsible for designing and delivering key training initiatives that support our change management strategy. This includes conducting training needs assessments, creating engaging curricula and learning materials, and managing all aspects of training programs to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

As a Training Specialist, you will collaborate with various team members to identify training gaps and develop targeted solutions to address them. You will also be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.

To excel in this role, you must have a strong passion for learning and development, excellent instructional design skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and engage with employees at all levels. Your creativity, attention to detail, and organizational abilities will be critical in delivering impactful training initiatives.

This is an on-site position based at the Philadelphia office, requiring 5 days per week. It is a W-2 hourly contract for three months with possible extension.

The hourly rate is $35 - $45. Candidates will be paid within this range based on their work experience and skills. Candidates are also eligible for limited benefits such as health insurance, professional development, trainings, our referral bonus program, and our wellness program.

Responsibilities:

• Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
• Translate requirements into trainings that will resonate with employees and meet program objectives.
• Develop the production of instructional materials, pre-work, in-system walkthroughs, aids, reference guides and videos.
• Direct structured learning experiences and monitor their quality results.
• Deliver training courses.
• Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees' work behavior.
• Evaluate ongoing programs to ensure that they reflect any changes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles.
• Proven ability to master the full training cycle.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques.
• Sound decision making and organizational skills.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office and in database software.
• Demonstrated experience in training and development for large user groups.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and engage with senior leadership.
• Experience or familiarity with Time & Attendance, Payroll, Workforce Management, ERP, Billing, and Service enterprise platforms and adoption and users.
• Specific experience with UKG Global Payroll and similar WFM applications is preferred.
• BS degree in Education, Training, HR or related field.