ARA is seeking a dynamic Training & Development Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the skills and knowledge of our workforce. As a Training & Development Specialist, you will be at the forefront of fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of employee skills, knowledge, and performance, ultimately driving the overall success of our workforce.

• What you’ll do as a Training & Development Specialist
  • Partner with our Human Resources Director and Leadership Training Specialist in the development of ARA’s overall training program; monitor and maintain various initiatives on an ongoing basis.
  • Work with internal SMEs and training development staff to administer ARA 101 course development, tracking and publication.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of training manuals, documents, and other supporting materials.
  • Partner and collaborate with managers to meet training needs by sector, division, group, or employee as needed.
  • Work with HR Team to support training needs in various HR focus areas such as benefits, compliance, compensation, HRIS, etc.
  • Coordinate internal training classes including new hire programs, policy and compliance training working with corporate departments to update and administer annual compliance training.
  • Develop and coordinate the communication, promotion and tracking of ARA training programs and outside vendor training solutions such as LinkedIn Learning, National Seminars Group (NSG) and American Management Association (AMA).
  • Research and evaluate training courses for ARA and administer RFPs for outside training services.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement training through various vendors and manage vendor relationships as needed.
  • Assist with planning and coordination of training at annual meetings, and other company sponsored events as needed.
  • Work with Training Team to administer training tracking in Cornerstone (set up, enter, track, and report out on training).
  • Recommend and assist in development of training-related policy revisions, processes, and procedures.
  • Deliver training to a variety of adult audiences as needed.
  • Collaborate on and/or lead special projects as needed.

• Training & Development Specialist Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Five to seven years relevant experience, which includes training development, administration, and/or organizational development experience.
  • Solid networking and research abilities.
  • Demonstrated success implementing training programs in a corporate environment.
  • Must be customer service focused and have excellent time management and project management skills.
  • Must be proactive, well organized, and have ability to prioritize work.
  • Requires ability to
    • communicate exceptionally well (both verbal and written)
    • work collaboratively with team members, and on an individual basis with minimal supervision,
    • build relationships and offer solutions through creativity and flexibility, and
    • research and analyze various types of data and information. 
  • Intermediate skill level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience with and ability to effectively work in HR Information Systems.
  • Experience with and ability to effectively develop and deliver quality presentations and trainings to small and large groups.

• Training & Development Specialist Preferences
  • Knowledge of/experience with Cornerstone, training software .
  • Knowledge of/experience with UKG, HRIS software.
  • Experience working for government contractors.

REMOTE WORK NOTICE: This position is available for fully remote or hybrid work consideration at any of our division locations across the United States.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. Company Information:

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