BigIron is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. We believe in investing in our greatest asset – our people. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Training and Development Specialist to join our team and play a key role in shaping the learning and growth journey of our employees. The Training and Development Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive learning and development programs that align with the organization's goals and objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to assess training needs, create engaging content, and facilitate impactful learning experiences.

This position plans, develops, and directs training, professional development, and mentorship/coaching programs designed to meet the needs of employees at all levels of the organization.

Training Needs Analysis

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify organizational and individual training needs.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand specific skill gaps and development opportunities.

Program Design and Development

• Design and develop innovative, scalable, and effective learning programs that address identified needs.
• Develop and cultivate a training culture that reflects the value of safety, ethics, sharing of expertise, customer service, continuous improvement, encouragement of professional development, and cultural awareness.
• Create a variety of training materials, including e-learning modules, workshops, and multimedia content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure that the training curriculum integrates sound operating practices and meets or exceeds industry best practices for professional education.

Implementation and Facilitation

• Execute training programs, both virtually and in-person, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse learning styles and geographic footprint.
• Facilitate engaging and interactive sessions that promote knowledge retention and skill application.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage learning management systems (LMS) and other technology platforms.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and incorporate new technologies to enhance learning initiatives.

Performance Evaluation

• Conduct post-training assessments and analyze feedback to continuously improve content and delivery.
• Ensure alignment with Talent strategies and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to measure effectiveness of programs.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Partner with HR, department heads, and other stakeholders to align L&D strategy with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization.
• Work as a liaison between new employees, supervisors, and management to ensure the new employee has tools, training, and understanding to be successful within BigIron

• Bachelor’s Degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources or related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications in learning and development are a plus.
• 5 years Learning and Development experience.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs, preferably in a corporate and/or field setting.
• Experience with building training programs for all levels of colleagues including but not limited to leadership, staff, sales and new hires.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).
• Proficiency in training software and multimedia tools for content development and delivery.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across various levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to think beyond traditional classroom training experiences and innovate in the L&D space.
• Experience working with subject matter experts to design online learning experiences.
• Exceptional interpersonal and one-on-one coaching skills, with judgment and maturity to handle wide variety of people and diverse work teams.
• Ability to analyze data gathered from diagnostic tools and HR metrics

Key benefits we provide:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing

Become Part of a Winning Team

When you join our team, you're joining more than just a company; you're becoming part of a multi-generational legacy. With humble beginnings, we've had the honor of helping farmers & families across rural America buy, list, and sell their assets on the most trusted online auction platform in the industry. Join us as we continue making waves in the industry. www.bigiron.com.