Description
Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position: Learning & Development SpecialistÂ
Team: HR
Primary Objective of Position:
This role will be pivotal in designing and implementing a comprehensive Union | Non-union training program to enhance leader and employee skills and knowledge, supporting both individual growth and organizational success. Â Responsible for assessing training needs, designing instructional materials, and delivering learning programs.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Acts as a bridge between leadership and employees; ensuring professional development opportunities are relevant and accessible and directly support the Electric Machinery Company business objectives.
- Develop and deliver Union | Non-union training programs training program; instructor-led and Learning Management System (LMS).
- Training Strategy; build a scalable training framework for onboarding, compliance, safety, and upskilling across departments, creating flexible learning customized to company needs.
- LMS Implementation & Management; lead the review, improvement, and optimization of eSafety (LMS).
- Partner cross-functionally with subject matter experts; identify training needs, ensure content accuracy and relevance, identify skill gaps and learning opportunities.
- Facilitate and deliver training; using various instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles, including workshops, coaching, mentoring, and job shadowing.
- Evaluate training effectiveness; measure outcomes, gather feedback, and make adjustments to improve future programs.
- Responsible for administering the Tuition Reimbursement program.Â
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in HR or Learning & Development with related field and 5+ years equivalent work experience in a training role required.
- Proven experience in LMS implementation and administration required.
- Proficient use of computer systems including Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP and HRIS systems required.
- Proven experience working in manufacturing union environments required.
- Strong communication, instructional design, facilitation, and project management skills required.
- Familiarity with ISO Standards and Compliance training preferred.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external training partners required.
- Demonstrated ability to propose, plan, and implement creative solutions in a team environment required.
- Committed to bringing new and innovative ideas to enhance growing company and HR.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities.Â
- Must be able to lift Twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to climb stairs.
Salary:
$88,000 - $95,000