Training Specialist II

ourhrconnect; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

401k retirement savings plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a Training Specialist to identify training needs, develop materials, and facilitate training. You will lead a team of trainees, coordinate with management, and deliver blended learning solutions.

This full-time, on-site role at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229-8320 requires 3 years of training experience and a Bachelor's degree; strong project management and adult learning expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 4 years job-related experience or Associate's + 2 years job-related experience.
• 3 years job-related experience, including 2 years training experience and 1 year insurance-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads, plans and prioritizes training projects from needs assessments to final products that meet customer specs and deadlines; facilitates technical and non-technical training for employees, partners, external customers, and other audiences.
• Follows project methodology to develop trainee and training performance assessments and testing materials; develops and updates training materials and uses blended learning techniques.
• Identifies developmental needs and provides coaching and train-the-trainer sessions; prepares reports and presentation materials; facilitates training for all management levels.
• Evaluates training trends and programs; maintains training database and related reports and assessments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Human relations

Project management

Training design

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AV tools

Job description

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

Position Purpose: Responsible for identifying training needs, developing training materials and facilitating training. Provides training, guidance and leadership for new training specialists. Develops performance assessments and testing materials. Manages trainees and communicates effectively with area management on trainee performance.

Location : This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday fully onsite. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-4:30PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road Columbia, SC 29229-8320.

What You'll Do:

• Leads, plans and prioritizes training projects from conducting training needs assessments to the delivery of the final product which meets customers specifications and due dates. Responsible for all timely deliverables in a training project to include facilitating technical and non-technical training to employees, business partners, external customers, and other audiences. Contributes expertise as a member of various functional groups. Ensures final product meets customer specifications and deliverable dates are met.
• Follows project methodology in the development of trainee and/or training performance assessments and testing materials. Develops, revises, and updates training materials. Analyze, identify and develop training solutions using blended learning techniques and innovative technology/tools to meet business goals. Gathers data from quality audits and team development surveys and incorporates in training deliveries. Tracks and monitors team interactions and provides feedback to trainees and their management.
• Identify developmental needs and provide guidance, coaching and train-the-trainer sessions as needed. Prepare appropriate reports and presentation materials as requested. Facilitates training to all levels of management.
• Evaluates various training trends, techniques, and/or programs. Performs other tasks as needed to support the training area to include but not limited to maintenance of training database, reports, assessments, etc.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
• Required Experience: 3 years-job related work experience, including 2 years' training experience plus 1 year insurance related work experience.
• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office and standard classroom and office equipment. (PC skills are needed to support the development of training programs and materials.) Strong project management skills. Ability to learn corporate and other required systems. Familiar with a variety of training technology (e.g. audio/visual, virtual, podcasts, webinars, tele-conference and other training tools).
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal, written and human relations skills; Strong research, planning and data gathering and analysis skills. Strong design and development skills to create outputs in various methods. Strong Organizational skills necessary to schedule, prioritize and complete work assignments. Ability to acquire strong knowledge for multiple lines of business and job functions. Ability to acquire an understanding of the complex technical environment of the organization. Excellent project management skills. Able to perform job responsibilities with little to no management supervision. Demonstrate skills in training material development and classroom presentations to large groups and a variety of audiences. Understand Adult Learning Principles and appropriate learning development methodologies.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

• We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters