Corporate Trainer (People Development Coordinator)

Cobbfendley - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Corporate Trainer who will support the Company’s strategic initiatives in fostering a workplace that focuses on professional development through a learning culture. The Corporate Trainer must have a strong sense of urgency, the ability to juggle competing priorities, and the motivation and discipline to drive projects through completion while looping in and winning support from key stakeholders. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include a minimum of 5 years work experience in a corporate training and development role preferred, with at least one (1) year of training experience required. A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or education/learning/teaching, or in the process of obtaining is preferred. The Corporate Trainer will be responsible for reviewing existing training programs and suggesting or developing enhancements to improve and meet the evolving needs of the Company, Clients, or industry. This role involves maintaining knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirements applicable to the Company, Clients, or industry. The Corporate Trainer will assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultation with managers, and will identify inefficiencies and/or issues that training could improve. Additionally, the Corporate Trainer will assist with assigning facilitators or directly conduct/facilitate mandatory and/or voluntary training sessions, ensuring that training milestones and goals are met and providing reporting to the management team on a consistent basis and as requested.

Responsibilities

• Review existing training programs and suggest and/or develop enhancements/replacements to improve and meet the evolving needs of the Company, Clients, or industry.
• Maintain knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirements applicable to the Company, Clients, or industry.
• Evaluate and update training materials/programs for accuracy and effectiveness such as presentations, outlines, or handouts.
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultation with managers.
• Identify inefficiencies and/or issues that training could improve.
• Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
• Assist with assigning facilitators or directly conduct/facilitate mandatory and/or voluntary training sessions.
• Collaborate with external vendors to arrange sessions.
• Ensure that training milestones and goals are met and provide reporting to the management team on a consistent basis and as requested.
• Suggest and adhere to training budget while being mindful of cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate company meetings, live training, etc.
• Record live training sessions and utilize video programming software to edit content to create a professional/polished product.
• Travel to offices as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to the DBO projects and routine tasks, and additional tasks identified for the Corporate Trainer role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a corporate training and development role preferred.
• At least one (1) year of training experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or education/learning/teaching, or in the process of obtaining preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with an orientation towards standardizing processes.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of motivation and desire to take initiative with an ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of training best practices and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s learning management systems.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems; experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Screening and Selection Services, and Deltek VantagePoint knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Screening and Selection Services, and Deltek VantagePoint knowledge preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Continuing Education Programs.
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays.
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources.
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions.