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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Employee Development Specialist to join our Human Resources team and lead initiatives that enhance employee skills, performance, and career growth. This role is essential in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others grow, have strong communication skills, and be experienced in designing and implementing training programs.
As an Employee Development Specialist, you will assess organizational needs and collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps and training opportunities. You will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging learning experiences, both in-person and online, that align with company goals and employee aspirations. You will also evaluate the effectiveness of development programs and make data-driven improvements.
Key to this role is the ability to build relationships across departments, understand diverse learning styles, and stay current with industry trends in learning and development. You will also support performance management processes, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
This position requires a strategic thinker who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a fast-paced environment. If you are committed to empowering employees and driving organizational success through learning, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct needs assessments to identify learning gaps
- Facilitate workshops, seminars, and e-learning sessions
- Evaluate training effectiveness and report on outcomes
- Collaborate with managers to support career development plans
- Maintain training records and documentation
- Support performance management and succession planning
- Research and recommend new learning technologies and methods
- Develop onboarding programs for new hires
- Ensure training programs align with organizational goals
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in employee development or training
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS)
- Ability to analyze data and measure training effectiveness
- Knowledge of adult learning principles
- Project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with e-learning tools and instructional design
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have designing employee training programs?
- How do you assess the effectiveness of a development initiative?
- Can you describe a time you improved a learning process?
- What learning technologies are you familiar with?
- How do you stay updated on trends in employee development?
- Describe your approach to facilitating a workshop.
- How do you handle resistance to training from employees?
- What role does data play in your development strategies?
- Have you worked with performance management systems?
- How do you tailor training to different learning styles?
