Learning and Development Specialist

Job Summary

The Product Development (PD) Learning and Development Specialist authors, develops, reviews, releases, and delivers programs to the PD Team. This role contributes to content creation and facilitation while owning coordination and execution of PD onboarding and annual training requirements. This position requires a professional with a strong background in training, instructional design, adult learning, and content creation.

Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Collaborates with PD leadership, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Facilitates on-boarding of PD employees.
• Consult subject matter experts to determine needs and elicit content.
• Develops and revises programs related to Product Development processes.
• Manages documentation and LMS processes of Product Development employee's annual training program.
• Designs, develops, and produces training materials including printed, visual, and electronic media.
• Develops eLearning curriculum and content using appropriate authoring tools.
• Develops, revises and delivers training content in variety of formats.
• Stays abreast of the new trends and tools in employee development.
• Supports administration of our Learning Management System (LMS), including enrolling users and assigning curriculum and courses.
• Supports administration of other forums for learning such as topical communities-of-practice.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles.
• Knowledge of training methods, tools and techniques, including those applicable to instructor-led and self-paced, virtual and face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management software.
• Familiarity with talent management and succession planning is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency transforming subject matter expert interviews into content.
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to comprehensively analyze and interpret policies, procedures and situations in a multifaceted way and possess strong problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written skills including ability to communicate process and training related content to groups and individuals.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to use Learning Management Systems
• Able to perform classroom training: virtual and live environments.
• Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and ensure appropriate communications with project partners.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• BS or BA degree (preferably in a technical, training, or lean discipline)
• 0-5 years’ experience
• Experience with UKG LMS is preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the following software iSeries, Solumina, ERP, Creo, Visio, Azure, Articulate 360, Canva is preferred.
  
  

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
  
  

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Nimble Learning
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.