Learning and Development Specialist

Cai - Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Des Moines, IA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Learning & Development Specialist will focus on providing career opportunities to neurodivergent candidates through innovative digital learning methodologies and hands-on facilitation. This role involves crafting and deploying blended learning curriculums, designing assessments, and preparing candidates to meet specific career requirements, all while ensuring a seamless learning experience in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless learning experience.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of participants.
• Partner with coordinators and functional team members to transition candidates smoothly from recruitment to session participation and beyond.
• Drive continuous process improvement and act as a change agent, supporting growth and development.
• Assess and guide placement determinations, providing supporting documentation and narratives for each candidate.
• Facilitate multiple-day Talent Discovery Sessions for our neurodivergent portfolio.
• Compile key result metrics to be shared with senior leadership.
• Ensure the highest level of protection of employees' rights to privacy regarding records and confidentiality.
• Perform all other L&D-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Training, or related roles within a corporate setting
• Comfortable delivering training in a virtual environment for extended sessions (up to 8 hours a day, ranging from 1-3 days)
• Proficient in assembling and facilitating established learning content
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization
• Flexible and able to multi-task, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and support partners
• Strong listening skills
• Self-starter with a commitment to achieving objectives
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to travel as needed on a very limited basis 10-15%

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 3 years of relatable experience
• Experience with Adult Learning Theory and Development
• Knowledge and experience working with neurodivergent individuals
• Familiarity with Adobe LMS or similar systems
• Working knowledge of ADA compliance and accommodations