Human Resources Training Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Training Specialist is primarily responsible for the coordination and facilitation of training initiatives as well as the onboarding of new employees at the facility level. Additional responsibilities include implementation of corporate wide training programs. The HR Training Specialist also assists with the development of corporate training programs, and the recruitment and evaluation of employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supervise the training of all facility employees

Possess competence in Microsoft Windows suite

Assist with new hire integration activities

Responsible for facilitation of new hire onboarding

Assist in the coordination of recruiting efforts for the facility

Coordinate employee evaluation processes

Attend community related events/job fairs

Liaison to institutions for higher education

At the direction of the Corporate Training and Development Manager, assist in the development and execution of training initiatives

Partner with corporate training and development in administration of the Learning Management System (LMS)

Support company wide and plant specific technical and safety related training

Produce program reports

Develop and implement training curriculum needs assessments consistent with corporate guidelines

Consult with facility leaders to understand employee skill gaps and research learning solutions

Meet with employees to discuss development opportunities

Partner with plant functional teams

Facilitate training sessions

Occasionally travel to other facilities

Pursue improvement and labor-saving opportunities

Must be flexible and able to work five days, with an occasional six day work week

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

BA/BS degree in related discipline or 2+ years of commensurate experience.

Must possess a high level of critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.

Ability to public speak and conduct small to medium sized group trainings in a 1 on 1 or classroom setting.

Strong written communication and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work on a cross functional team with players from several different departments all at the same time

A drive to motivate team members and lead team building activities.

Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.