Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Position Summary

As the Senior Learning and Development Specialist you will design, implement, and maintain training programs to improve employee technical competency and regulatory compliance in alignment with the AST global technical training strategy.

In this role you will be expected to have strong skills in communication, organization, technical aptitude, and time management; and you will be required to work both independently, and in collaboration with others; including other Learning & Development Specialists; Leadership; HR Partners; external vendors; and subject matter experts from the business.

This is a “Home Based” role with a preference of working within near our Libertyvill, IL or Mentor, OH locations and will require travel to other STERIS sites. 

What You'll do as a Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Delivering Results (40%)

• Collaborate with the Global Technical Training team to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based blended training solutions.
• Develop training tools and translated documents to be able to deliver training in language associated with go live.
• Utilize appropriate tools and software to transfer knowledge into mobile learning methodology.
• Perform periodic review and updates to curriculum, as needed to preserve its relevancy and accuracy.

People Leadership (25%)

• Play a regional lead/project management role on complex L&D initiatives.
• Effectively develop and manage project plans for the region through setting effective expectations, communications, and implementation steps, to meet performance goals.

Customer Relationships (25%)

• Conduct training needs analyses with regional Subject Matter Experts and Business Leaders, as assigned.

Operational Excellence (10%)

• Translate business requirements into learning requirements and recommend appropriate training solutions and measurements.
• Participate in developing strategic global training plans in support of overall business goals.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and employee skills assessments with Human Resources and Plant Management.
• Facilitate workshops and/or instructor-led trainings both in the classroom and virtually.
• Lead on-the-job skills trainings throughout the region.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 8 years experience designing and facilitating adult learning.

Preferred:

• Experience with e-learning authoring tool such as Captivate, Storyline or related software highly desired.

Other:

• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Ability to effectively adapt to changing needs and priorities while positively reflecting the People – The Foundation and Customer First - Always values.
• Exceptional ability to quickly learn the business strategy, technologies, approach and culture of various business groups.
• Ability to anticipate client needs, make decisions and react quickly in the moment with a variety of solutions.
• Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills, including experience managing multiple large scope and highly complex projects.
• Above average verbal and written communication; project management; and facilitation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to incorporate creativity and variety in the development of training materials and content.
• Aptitude for adapting to change and thinking outside the box.
• Recognize & incorporate Instructional Design methodologies used in curriculum development.

What STERIS Offers