Learning And Development Specialist

Responsible for developing, administering & facilitating strategic learning & development programs that drive new hire retention and employee productivity to meet business unit metrics, as well as company goals and objectives. Works as a strategic partner within the business unit(s) to identify, develop and implement strategies, learning programs and technologies to prepare employees to meet business unit metrics and growth strategies. Collaborates directly with leadership to ensure learning programs are applicable to the needs of internal/external clients. Measured results, inspection and ongoing development in role is required.

• Responsible for effectively developing and facilitating learning & development programs that drive new hire retention and employee productivity to meet business unit metrics. Increase the knowledge of new hire participants, inspect & validate the proficiency and execution of key processes, skills and tools required to execute at or above new hire key performance metrics.
• Responsible for Instructor Led Training (ILT) and/or Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) tasks and facilitation, as well as report out on participant retention, performance against KPIs, and skills proficiency to leadership.
• Works in partnership with Learning & Development Operations to develop and maintain high-quality ILT and VILT facilitation materials including agendas, lesson plans, coaching call decks all other program materials required to execute an effective learning program.
• Responsible for leading cohort participants to required performance levels, identify potential concerns and/or barriers to performance and work in partnership with leadership to coach, correct and increase proficiency in a timely manner to ensure cohort & business objectives are met.
• Collaborates with internal L&D partners such as Project Managers, Learning Designers, & Content Curators to ensure all program materials are relevant to the business unit strategies and meet the effectiveness standards of program facilitation.
• Maintain a consistent presence via in-person and virtual observations to review employee performance and provide timely leadership feedback process execution and development opportunities, as well as coaching recommendations.
• Participate in leadership meetings and applicable training programs and events to provide insights on learning opportunities, make effective recommendations for employee proficiency improvements, and maintain relevancy to industry trigger events and competitive positioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field - Preferred
• 5 years of experience in relevant and proven service or service training experience, Paychex service experience preferred.
• 2 years of experience in specific industry service experience.
• 2 years of experience in consultative or relationship management experience.