Learning & Development Specialist

Job Purpose

Designs, implements, presents and evaluates learning and development courses or programs within both corporate and manufacturing environments.

Req ID

11195BR

Work Location Options

Location Options: Albertville, AL preferred; LaGrange, IL; Muncie, IN; Winston Salem, NC

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Facilitating learning sessions to maintain the focus on the business-identified learning objectives while ensuring an adult learner-centric approach;
• Developing learning course or program communications, arranging logistics, and ensuring proper documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures;
• Assisting in evaluating the learning needs of an organization's employees for identified professional and organizational development objectives;
• Designing course curricula, selecting suitable learning platforms and vendors for effective delivery;
• Collaborating with others to design and implement learning effectiveness assessments; conducting assessments; and preparing evaluation reports.
• Up to 25% travel
  
  
  

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• 3 years of working experience in Learning & Development and Human Resources, including experience as a virtual or classroom facilitator;
• In lieu of experience above, a Service Member who has been awarded an instructor skill identifier or army instructor badge and has extensive experience teaching military continuing education courses for non-commissioned and commissioned officers;
• Self-starter who displays strong initiative;
• APTD or CPTD preferred;
• 2-5 years of supervisory, operations, or Plant HR experience preferred. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

Learning Facilitation Delivery: Knowledge of methods and tools of learning facilitation; Ability to deliver learning solutions for desired performance outcomes

Maintaining Focus: Understanding of the importance of keeping sight of current responsibilities and ability to bring thoughts and tasks to completion.

Instructional Design: Knowledge of relevant instructional design concepts and processes; ability to design instructional content to meet the learning needs of a target population.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Travel:

This position will require up to 25% travel, including international travel.

Target Pay Range:

$55,000 to $90,000

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
  
  
  

Job Category

Human Resources

PRS Facility Location

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

Summary Pay Range

$65,878.80 - $119,760.00