Learning and Development Specialist - Rocklin, CA

Salary Level: Based on qualifications

The Learning and Development Officer is responsible for the management and development of Farm Credit West's learning and development programs.

Duties:
Evaluate and analyze learning and development needs across all levels of the association's employee base.

Partner with subject-matter experts to conduct needs analysis, design, develop, implement and evaluate training sessions and programs.

Design, develop, facilitate and deploy training and development programs, performance support tools, job aids, training manuals, materials and related documentation.

Collaborate with managers and external vendors to develop the appropriate training method and delivery training. Assigns training to new employees and reports on completed training at year-end.

Administer learning management system and knowledge base page on company-wide intranet. Ensure videos, presentations, and related materials are appropriately formatted, edited, and uploaded for employee access.

Manage the development of a career framework, targeting key roles to facilitate professional growth, retention and the internal movement of talent in all job types.

Continuously identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness and deploy performance improvement initiatives including but not limited to on boarding new employees.

Manage and develop an annual budget for Association-wide learning and development programs.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Successful candidate will possess the following:

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business or realted field plus five or more years of experience in Learning and Development.

Presentation/facilitation skills, with the ability to conceptualize and present at both the "big picture" and detail level.

Strong decision making skills as well as strong interpersonal, communication, customer service and team skills.

Effective problem solving skills as well as effective negotiation, influencing and marketing skills.

Able to work with various training vendors to deliver job specific training.

Possess advanced computer skills including managing and understanding of LMS and web content development via Articulate, Camtaisa, or video software.

Must be able to travel to perform certain required duties.

Closing Date: Open until filled