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Ergon is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning and capability-building programs. This role will help develop practical, engaging learning experiences that strengthen employee and manager effectiveness across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation and program execution capability, along with the ability to influence development outcomes across multiple business functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to scalable leadership and professional development initiatives that directly support business performance and organizational growth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3–6 years of experience in learning & development, organizational development, training, or related field
• Experience designing and delivering learning or development programs
• Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or group learning experiences
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with learning systems, platforms, or development tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in learning and development or talent development
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide leadership development programs
• Experience supporting manager capability, coaching, and performance development initiatives
• Experience partnering across multiple business units or functions in a complex organization
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and development strategies
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable learning solutions
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and HR Business Partners on development priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience evaluating program effectiveness and learning outcomes
• Experience managing external learning vendors or facilitators preferred

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate engaging leadership, professional development, and skills-based learning programs across multiple employee levels and business units.
• Deliver high-quality in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning experiences that drive participant engagement, knowledge application, and measurable development outcomes.
• Design and customize learning materials, participant resources, facilitator guides, and development tools aligned to business and capability needs.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and business leaders to support manager capability, employee development, and organizational learning priorities.
• Translate business challenges and capability gaps into practical, scalable learning solutions and development experiences.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, business input, and learning outcomes, while continuously improving content and delivery methods.
• Coordinate and execute learning program logistics, including scheduling, communication, participant management, materials preparation, and learning system updates.
• Support enterprise learning initiatives by maintaining consistent program quality, reinforcing development best practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4,500 employees, we operate in multiple sectors, including pavement & pavement preservation, specialty refining, logistics, construction, and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized, rewarded, and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic, diversified organization

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Flowood, MS