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LMC

Learning & Development Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Wayne, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ December 18th, 2024

Edtech.com's Summary

LMC is hiring a Learning & Development Specialist in a hybrid setting in Wayne, PA. This role focuses on designing and facilitating learning programs to enhance employee knowledge and skills while aligning with the company's strategic objectives.

Highlights
  • Partner with leadership and subject matter experts to identify training needs and align them with organizational goals.
  • Design and implement engaging learning programs, workshops, and training materials using diverse instructional methodologies.
  • Facilitate dynamic training sessions and evaluate program effectiveness through assessments and feedback.
  • Maintain curriculum and training materials and analyze data for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to create programs supporting organizational change and skill adoption.
  • Utilize proficiency in e-learning tools, multimedia software, and learning management systems.
  • Competitive benefits include incentive programs, 401k plans, insurance, vacation, and tuition assistance.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and at least 3 years in training facilitation and instructional design.
  • Located in Wayne, PA, with a hybrid schedule offering remote work on Fridays and the first Monday of each month.

Learning & Development Specialist Full Description

About the job
LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share.

We are looking to add an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to our Human Resources team. This individual will play a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of employees within LMC by collaborating with internal subject matter experts to design, implement and facilitate effective learning solutions that align with LMC’s strategic objectives and promote continuous professional development.

The Learning & Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of employees within LMC. This individual will collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design, implement and facilitate effective learning solutions that align with LMC’s strategic objectives and promote continuous professional development. This position requires working in our office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays and the first Monday of each month.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Partner with the leadership team and internal subject matter experts to identify learning and development needs across the organization. 
Collaborate with subject matter experts to define clear training objectives and performance goals and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. 
Design, develop, and implement comprehensive, engaging, and effective learning programs, workshops, and training materials that align with organizational goals and objectives. 
Design supplemental training collateral such as job aids, infographics, and video tutorials. 
Analyze, update, and refine existing learning content as needed. 
Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations to employees, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience. 
Utilize a variety of instructional design methodologies and tools to ensure content is relevant, learner-centered, and meets the needs of diverse audiences. 
Maintain, update and store curriculum and training materials in a central repository. 
Measure the effectiveness of learning programs through assessment tools, surveys, and post-training evaluations. 
Analyze training results and feedback to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. 
Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development. 
Build strong relationships to understand specific department needs and tailor training solutions accordingly. 
Support organizational change initiatives by creating training programs that facilitate smooth transitions and skill adoption. 
Develop clear communication strategies to promote learning opportunities and drive engagement. 
Maintain a running list of training requests and partner with Human Resources Director to determine prioritization for requests. 
Maintain accurate records of training participation, progress, and completion, and generate reports to measure the impact of learning initiatives. 
Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. 
A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in learning and development, instructional design, and training facilitation. 
Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design principles. 
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner. 
Proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools, multimedia software, and learning management systems. 
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and build relationships at all levels of the organization. 
Analytical mindset with the capability to gather and interpret data to assess training effectiveness. 
Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for learning and development. 
Certifications in instructional design, training facilitation, or related fields are a plus. 

Why join LMC?
LMC supplies products and services to the home building industry, which is seeing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. The LMC team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. The average tenure of LMC staff is fifteen years or more, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and pride in our customer-focused culture. Being a part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that helps locally owned, independent businesses succeed is truly a rewarding experience.

Check out our benefits & perks!
Incentive programs for all employees
Traditional and Roth 401k Plans with Generous Company Contributions
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays
Life Insurance Along with Short & Long Term Disability
Continuing Education Tuition Assistance
Walking distance to the train station and local eateries
Employee team building, company gatherings and participation in various charity events
Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA

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