Dairy Farmers of America
Sr. Learning Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Job Description
The Sr. Learning Specialist is responsible for delivering leadership training, conducting organizational effectiveness solutions, and designing leadership development courseware. This position requires up to 50% travel to various company locations to facilitate training sessions and support organizational development initiatives.
Work collaboratively with Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager and Instructional Design team members to deliver programs that address workforce and talent needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Leadership Training: Facilitate engaging and impactful leadership training sessions for employees at various levels within the organization, such as flagship enterprise-wide programs such as Develop Your Mark and Leadership Essentials. Delivery to include in person and virtual instructor-led courses. May include learning advisory support for the various leadership programs
Conduct Organizational Effectiveness Solutions: Assess organizational needs and implement solutions to enhance overall effectiveness and performance
Create Leadership Development Courseware: Design and create comprehensive leadership development programs and materials that align with organizational goals and support leadership curriculum strategies established by the Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager
Administration and project management: Coordination with HRDs to identify cohort learners, scheduling classes/locations, communications, and meetings with location coordinators
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager, Human Resource Business Partners, field HR Managers, and other stakeholders to identify training needs and develop tailored solutions
Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics
Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in leadership development and organizational effectiveness
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Expected HR Leadership Behaviors:
Contributes to a culturally aligned team
Is a trusted advisor and influencer within the organization who has high levels of credibility with leaders and the business unit employees
Fosters collaboration and a “ONE DFA HR” mindset and approach
Manages and collaborates to meet required timelines
Requirements
Education/Experience
:
Undergraduate degree in human resource management, curriculum design, leadership development, organizational psychology, business or related field is essential. Post graduate degree desirable
8+ years’ experience in progressive learning delivery and development practices in dynamic organizations with contemporary practices
Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment supporting frontline leadership or manager development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of leadership development strategies and current methodologies
Proven experience in training and team facilitation and program design
Desired certifications in team effectiveness: DiSC, Working Genius, or similar
Strong, enthusiastic, resilient and personable
Innovative, Inclusive and Systems thinking
A good listener who can identify root cause performance drivers
A project management mindset with expert time management, organization, matrix management skills and ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment with minimal supervision
A natural collaborator who works with peers and HR team members to deliver great results for DFA leaders and employees
Highly credible with excellent relationship skills. Able to build trusting relationships across the business
Deep talent expertise combined with hands on experience and demonstrated ability to translate the theoretical and deliver practical and relevant solutions through curriculum and facilitation
Expert knowledge in adult educational theories and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and their utilization in the development of job/functional training platforms. Complete understanding of the training process from needs assessment through program evaluation and reporting
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Camtasia, Articulate, and HTML
Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS)
Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
Able to develop and maintain effective working relationship
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Sr. Learning Specialist is responsible for delivering leadership training, conducting organizational effectiveness solutions, and designing leadership development courseware. This position requires up to 50% travel to various company locations to facilitate training sessions and support organizational development initiatives.
Work collaboratively with Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager and Instructional Design team members to deliver programs that address workforce and talent needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Leadership Training: Facilitate engaging and impactful leadership training sessions for employees at various levels within the organization, such as flagship enterprise-wide programs such as Develop Your Mark and Leadership Essentials. Delivery to include in person and virtual instructor-led courses. May include learning advisory support for the various leadership programs
Conduct Organizational Effectiveness Solutions: Assess organizational needs and implement solutions to enhance overall effectiveness and performance
Create Leadership Development Courseware: Design and create comprehensive leadership development programs and materials that align with organizational goals and support leadership curriculum strategies established by the Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager
Administration and project management: Coordination with HRDs to identify cohort learners, scheduling classes/locations, communications, and meetings with location coordinators
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with Leadership and Talent Development Program Manager, Human Resource Business Partners, field HR Managers, and other stakeholders to identify training needs and develop tailored solutions
Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics
Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in leadership development and organizational effectiveness
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Expected HR Leadership Behaviors:
Contributes to a culturally aligned team
Is a trusted advisor and influencer within the organization who has high levels of credibility with leaders and the business unit employees
Fosters collaboration and a “ONE DFA HR” mindset and approach
Manages and collaborates to meet required timelines
Requirements
Education/Experience
:
Undergraduate degree in human resource management, curriculum design, leadership development, organizational psychology, business or related field is essential. Post graduate degree desirable
8+ years’ experience in progressive learning delivery and development practices in dynamic organizations with contemporary practices
Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment supporting frontline leadership or manager development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of leadership development strategies and current methodologies
Proven experience in training and team facilitation and program design
Desired certifications in team effectiveness: DiSC, Working Genius, or similar
Strong, enthusiastic, resilient and personable
Innovative, Inclusive and Systems thinking
A good listener who can identify root cause performance drivers
A project management mindset with expert time management, organization, matrix management skills and ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment with minimal supervision
A natural collaborator who works with peers and HR team members to deliver great results for DFA leaders and employees
Highly credible with excellent relationship skills. Able to build trusting relationships across the business
Deep talent expertise combined with hands on experience and demonstrated ability to translate the theoretical and deliver practical and relevant solutions through curriculum and facilitation
Expert knowledge in adult educational theories and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and their utilization in the development of job/functional training platforms. Complete understanding of the training process from needs assessment through program evaluation and reporting
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Camtasia, Articulate, and HTML
Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS)
Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
Able to develop and maintain effective working relationship
An Equal Opportunity Employer