Overview:

The Learning and Development Specialist (LDS) is a remote position open to candidates on the east coast. McPherson, Berry & Associates, Inc is actively recruiting a candidate to begin this contractor role and grow into a full-time position. Availability to grow into a full-time role is required. The ideal candidate would not be new to performing the role but looking to bring creative engaging courses and development programs. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to grow with and within an organization.

The LDS will create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs in house and outsourced. The LDS ensures timely and efficient management of the company’s professional development courses, executive, leadership, and capacity development programs. The LDS must be able to work independently to ensure there is successful execution and great client support.

Responsibilities:

· Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, instructors, and customer representatives.

· Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees and customers in various delivery methods, including by a learning management system.

· Design and develop unique training programs to fulfill specific needs to maintain or improve job skills. (outsourced and/or in-house)

· Map out annual training plans for management, HR, customer support and more

· Select appropriate training methods or activities (e.g. Simulations, mentoring, on-the-job training, professional development classes)

· Market available training to employees and provide necessary information about sessions.

· May select and assign instructors to conduct specific training and development.

· Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.

· Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lectures, simulations, activities, and videos.

· Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.

· Evaluates program effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs through assessments, surveys, and feedback.

· Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.

· Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses.

· Performs other related duties as required.

RequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong presentation skills.

· Ability to design and implement effective training and development.

· Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation

· Adequate knowledge and experience with LMS, web delivery tools, and multimedia training platforms

· Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills

· Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, or a related field required.

· At least three years of training and instructional design experience required.

A Great Candidate is…

Solutions-oriented and detailed.

Ensure that deadlines are met and exceed customer expectations.

Responsive and proactive professional.

Love developing others.

Doesn't feel pressure from having to be creative and execute.

A problem solver who loves finding ways to make things better.

A strong supporter of the Company’s mission

McPherson, Berry & Associates, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $38,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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