The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering training programs that support employee growth and management development. This includes onboarding for new management roles and ongoing upskilling initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Creation, implementation and delivery of new & existing training solutions, content, policies & procedures for employee and management development
End to end ownership of planning and execution for assigned projects, including design and delivery of various product and tool training programs
Creation and execution of closed-loop feedback mechanisms to determine efficiency and impact
Working with diverse stakeholders to conduct organisational, departmental, and individual training needs analysis and design solutions accordingly
Identification of trends and development opportunities to drive continuous improvement
Ensure all required staff have the necessary knowledge once training is rolled out and complete
Ensure training solutions are in place for succession planning and employee development towards management roles
Point of contact and advisory to operations on employee enhancement & development
Produce standard and ad-hoc training reports as needed.
L&D knowledge expert for operational & support function management
Review measurement tools, metrics and feedback to gauge training effectiveness
Work with and deploy learning solutions via our internal learning management system
Required to be flexible and adaptable to various activities daily and have flexible working hours
This role may involve domestic & international travel to company events, conferences, and clients
Essential Competencies:
Strong planning, scheduling, and deadline management
Comprehensive knowledge of Learning and Development frameworks
Use of data to advance ideas and influence others
Strong organizational skills to keep projects focused and on track
Ability to work independently and take on responsibility in a dynamic environment
Coaching and mentoring skills
Presentation skills
People Management
Passion for developing others & self
High energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment
Communication & interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent attention to detail
Good team player
Flexible and innovative
Candidate Experience:
At least 1 year in a management role with training experience and/or minimum 2 years in an L&D position (Essential)
Previous mentoring/coaching experience
Qualification in Learning and Development highly desirable
Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
Proven people management skills with record of delivering and transferring knowledge via training
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Capability to analyse data
Experience developing content for virtual/self-paced learning solutions
Company Name: Covalen
Salary : €36,000
Location : Nova Atria, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford Business Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18
Working hours : 40 hours per week
