Learning & Development Specialist

10088BR PRS Facility Location: Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001 Job Purpose: Designs, implements, and evaluates learning and development courses or programs. Req ID: 10088BR Company Description: Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com . Education / Training: • Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field. Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist City: Albertville Key Job Elements: • Assisting in evaluating the learning needs of an organization's employees for identified professional and organizational development objectives; • Designing course curricula, selecting suitable learning platforms and vendors for effective delivery; • Developing learning course or program communications, arranging logistics, and ensuring proper documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures; • Facilitating learning sessions to maintain the focus on the business-identified learning objectives while ensuring an adult learner-centric approach; • Collaborating with others to design and implement learning effectiveness assessments; conducting assessments; and preparing evaluation reports. • Up to 25% travel Qualifications and Experience: • 3+ years of working experience in Learning & Development or Human Resources required; • In lieu of experience above, a Service Member who has been awarded an instructor skill identifier or army instructor badge and has extensive experience teaching military continuing education courses for non-commissioned and commissioned officers; • Self-starter and displays strong initiative; • APTD or CPTD preferred; • 2-5 years as a front line supervisory, operations, or Plant HR Specialist/Generalist/Business Partner preferred. Preferred Skills Consulting: Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately. Level Basic Understanding: • Explains the roles and responsibilities of a consultant. • Lists the typical phases of a consulting assignment or project. • Presents a professional image, especially when dealing with customers. • Describes the consulting process and relationship with clients. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Basic Understanding: • Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message. • Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications. • Explains the importance of effective business communication. • Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures. Maintaining Focus: Understanding of the importance of keeping sight of current responsibilities and ability to bring thoughts and tasks to completion. Level Working Knowledge: • Demonstrates the ability to maintain focus for specific activities. • Under guidance, clears unnecessary distractions, creates new habits, and includes positive patterns in routines. • Plans day; writes out daily task list. • Maintains a journal of relevant activities to see progress and stay motivated. • Surrounds self with people that have similar goals. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding: • Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. • Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. • Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. • Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Instructional Design: Knowledge of relevant instructional design concepts and processes; ability to design instructional content to meet the learning needs of a target population. Level Working Knowledge: • Participates in instructional design walk-through and content delivery pilots. • Selects delivery medium and technologies. • Assesses the level and depth of subject matter against the knowledge and experience level of learners. • Participates in identifying learning needs of a given target population. • Defines instructional goals, performance objectives, and topics to be included. Learning Facilitation Delivery: Knowledge of methods and tools of learning facilitation; Ability to deliver learning solutions for desired performance outcomes Level Working Knowledge: • Implements adjustments to learning in light of audience feedback. • Selects suitable delivery methods for different learning sessions. • Participates in facilitation of learning via various methods for existing lesson plans. • Defines key learning objectives for learning sessions. • Documents and reports problems that arise during learning sessions. • Up to 25% travel EEO: Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Benefits: Competitive Salary 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Time-Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Plan Education Assistance Program Employee Recognition Programs Site specific Production and Incentive Plans Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Job Category: Human Resources Work Location Options: Location Options: LaGrange, IL; Muncie, IN; Winston Salem, NC State:: Alabama