What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training and Development Specialist position at NES Fircroft?
About the Company
Senior Training Planner (6 Month Contract, Potential for Full-Time Conversion) Location: Houston, Texas, United States Department: Learning & Development Reports to: Learning Manager
About the Role
The Senior Training Planner provides operational, administrative, and coordination support to the Learning & Development (L&D) function across the Americas region. This role ensures smooth execution of learning initiatives, effective communication with stakeholders, and strong oversight of training logistics, vendor relationships, and program tracking. This is a 6 month contract assignment with the possibility of conversion to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Learning Operations & Coordination
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule training sessions, workshops, and learning activities across multiple business units
- Manage logistics for virtual and in person learning programs, including scheduling, materials, and vendor coordination
- Maintain accurate records of learning activities within the LMS and internal systems
- Support deployment of learning initiatives across assigned Operating Center (OC) clusters
- Program Support & Administration
- Support execution of learning and development plans aligned with business priorities
- Track participation, completion, and effectiveness of training programs
- Prepare reports and insights on learning metrics and outcomes
- Ensure learning activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with external learning providers, consultants, and academic partners
- Monitor vendor performance and service delivery
- Partner with People & Culture (P&C), managers, and project teams to align learning initiatives with organizational needs
- Learning Communication & Engagement
- Promote learning opportunities to drive employee engagement
- Support internal communication campaigns related to learning programs
- Provide guidance to employees and managers on available learning resources
- Budget & Process Support
- Monitor training budgets and track associated costs
- Support applications for grants, funding, or training incentives when applicable
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within learning operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or professional diploma in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Business Administration, or related field
- 5–10 years of experience in learning coordination, HR operations, or L&D program support
- Experience supporting training programs or workforce development initiatives
Required Skills
- Proven experience defining and delivering learning plans
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data tracking and reporting
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Exposure to vendor management and learning program coordination