Learning & Development Specialist - Oakbrook, IL

Position Summary:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the Talent Development and employee engagement strategy including successful execution of leadership development and enterprise-wide onboarding training programs.

• →Supports the execution and management of enterprise-wide talent development programs and initiatives including leadership training, onboarding and mentoring programs.
• →Creates and designs training materials (including eLearning courses) in Microsoft Office, Canva, and eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate 360).
• →Supports change management and employee engagement process enhancements to assist with employee retention and engagement.
• →Plans and executes employee engagement initiatives including in-person training, and employee onboarding and new hire orientation programs utilizing best practice research and technology that drives connectivity and cohesion within the Athletico culture.
• →Facilitate and supports ongoing education sessions through employee focus groups at various organization levels to gather input and socialize feedback.
• →Serve as a facilitator for training and onboarding programs.
• →Leverage Microsoft Teams to develop and manage pre- and ongoing post-training learning, the learning impact and overall training program completion and effectiveness.
• →Assist with the planning and implementation of training programs within the Company’s Learning Management System (MedBridge), including annual compliance and recurring business training initiatives
• →Ongoing interaction with management and employees to evaluate success of training methods and employee performance while continuously improving training the content development process.
• →Support other talent development initiatives as needed including managing the Talent Development shared inbox.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education or fields related to training and development
• Work Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Org Development or Human Resources
  • 5 years of administrative and/or training program planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills 
  • Demonstrated training coordination, design and delivery skills
  • Experience working with learning management systems and eLearning tools
  • Ability to prioritize workload, manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and on cross-functional project teams
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, persuade and influence to build enthusiasm and commitment
  • Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to influence, lead and manage projects in a matrix environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional relationship building skills
  • Process and results-oriented problem-solver focused on inspiring the organization towards continuous improvements that positively impact the organization

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

• Ability to fulfill office activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e. while working at a desk), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Consistent with a standard office environment, noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.