Description

At LGH, we provide rental of the lifting, rigging, pulling, and jacking equipment responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of everything from the bridges you drive on to the sports stadiums you visit. We pride ourselves on our ability to act as a true partner to our customers for every project, from start to finish, by leveraging our knowledge of safe rigging practices to ensure every project can be completed safely and on time.

The Training and Development Specialist will manage the design, evaluation, implementation, administration, and facilitation of company-wide training programs.

• Oversees all training initiatives throughout the company which include sales, service, safety, HR, and IT training.
• Leads the training committee and participates in any training subcommittee meetings.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify present and future training needs based on company initiatives, legal and regulatory changes, career development needs, and other factors.
• Develops or assists with the development of training requirements by position and maintains a company-wide training calendar; tracks required initial and refresher training schedules.
• Plans, researches, designs, develops, facilitates, and delivers in person and virtual training sessions on a variety of topics.
• Reviews existing training programs and suggests enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention, and/or to meet the changing needs of the organization.
• Designs, drafts, and/or acquires training materials.
• Consults with subject matter experts (SME’s) as necessary to ensure accuracy of training content developed.
• Manages logistics for training sessions including scheduling, setting up training room with required equipment and materials, and preparing and distributing handouts, etc.
• Collaborates with vendors and third-party training providers to arrange employee registration for and participation in outside training programs.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work location: Bridgeview, IL 

Benefits: Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time; full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, basic life insurance, plus additional optional voluntary benefits; vested 401(k) with 5% company match; continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program. 

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or training and development, strongly preferred.
• 3 – 5 years related experience in designing, delivering, and/or training consulting required.

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