Learning and Development Specialist

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Gordon Food Service is hiring an Learning and Development Specialist. Designs, develops, and delivers all types of learning (including synchronous and asynchronous e-learning) for GFS. Example training content areas include regulatory, technical/functional, leadership, and professional development,, all of which are integral to the GFS business, common across the department or company, and critical to the success of achieving the GFS mission.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets needs for training and development within aligned function and/or business units.
• Develops and executes learning solutions that support the achievement of the business objectives by collaborating with divisional resources, GFS leadership, and additional critical SMEs.
• Ensures the cost-effective design, sharing, implementation, measurement, evaluation and continual improvement of solutions that meet identified needs and objectives.
• Implements and maintains department-specific training programs and processes.
• Focuses all learning solutions on improving performance outcomes and business results using a systems approach.
• Oversees project communication; providing status updates, clarifying concerns and highlighting issues with key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Makes effective financial and operational decisions that positively impact business outcomes and opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Facilitates learning solutions through various delivery methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Improving Human Performance - Applying a systematic process of discovering and analyzing human performance gaps; planning for future improvements in human performance; designing and developing cost-effective and ethically justifiable solutions to close performance gaps; partnering with the customer when identifying the opportunity and the solution; implementing the solution; monitoring the change; evaluating the results.
• Measuring and Evaluating Learning - Gathering data to answer specific questions regarding the value or impact of learning and performance solutions; focusing on the impact of individual programs and creating overall measures of system effectiveness; leveraging findings to increase effectiveness and provide recommendations for change.
• Vocational - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; knowledge of adult learning styles; knowledge of and ability to apply business acumen; skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Reasoning - ability to analyze needs, propose solutions and drive results; ability to come up with creative ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
• Communication - ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; English fluency and knowledge of proper grammar and spelling; ability to instruct others;
• Human Relations - able to motivate adult learners; ability to network and partner with others; ability to influence stakeholders; ability to leverage diversity
• Self management - ability to manage own time effectively, meet strict deadlines with success, work in a team environment
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor degree required Learning & Performance, Instructional Design, Organizational Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Three or more years experience: Designing and delivering learning solutions; Managing diverse learner needs; Evaluating learning solutions; Selecting appropriate methodologies to maximize learning; Leading, managing, and facilitating change within organizations; Improving human performance; Gathering data to show the value of learning and performance solutions; Achieving desired outcomes of projects on time and within budget.
  
  

Adherence To Hybrid Work Policy

Adherence to the company's hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Learning and Development Specialist position. The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment.

Location:

• 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509
• Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote
• Monday to Friday
• 8 am to 5 pm
  
  

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.