Training and Development - Onboarding Specialist

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

Are you passionate about creating an exceptional onboarding experience for new employees? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, where you facilitate training programs that empower individuals to succeed in their roles? We are looking for a motivated Onboarding Specialist to join our Training team at Imperial Supplies!

Who are we? Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

At Imperial, people come first. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid / Remote schedule
• Monday – Friday work schedule, no nights, or weekends
• Immediate medical, dental, vision; 18 days paid vacation, 6 paid holidays and 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested!
  
  

Position Summary

As an Onboarding Specialist, you will play a key role in guiding new hires through a seamless onboarding process, ensuring they feel connected, supported, and ready to contribute to our growing team. Under limited guidance, you’ll facilitate training programs that equip new employees with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Through your expertise, you’ll foster a sense of belonging and collaboration across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead training programs, both one-on-one and in groups, that ensure a smooth onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Facilitate connections between new employees and their peers, promoting collaboration and a sense of community within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and other departments to coordinate resources and support logistical needs during the onboarding process.
• Provide ongoing support to new hires by monitoring their progress and offering reinforcement activities to ensure successful integration.
• Regularly communicate with leadership on individual employee progress and provide constructive feedback when necessary.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Training department by supporting ongoing programs and initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of relevant business or training experience, including experience facilitating in front of groups.
• Preferred Experience: Varied experience in an office environment and training experience. Familiarity with Imperial ERP. Previous experience speaking in front of groups of 10 or more.
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.