Markel Corp

Corporate Training & Development Strategist- State National

Markel Corp$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years corporate training experience
  • High School Diploma required, college degree preferred
  • Skilled in Facilitation and Instructional Design
  • Experience supporting large-scale training initiatives
  • Proficient in conducting training needs assessments and gap analysis
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Execute learning strategies to enhance employee performance
  • Partner with project teams to identify training requirements during system implementations
  • Conduct needs assessments for departmental training needs
  • Collaborate with instructional designers to develop training content
  • Design and coordinate diverse learning experiences for various training needs
  • Create role-specific development programs with subject matter experts
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and suggest improvements

Benefits

  • Multiple health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off and corporate holidays
  • Parental leave support
Full Job Description
The Corporate Training & Development Specialist is responsible for executing learning initiatives and providing strategic consultation to project teams and departments across the organization. This role partners closely with the Director of Learning & Development to implement learning strategies, assess training needs, and ensure seamless integration of new processes and systems into existing training programs. The position serves as a key liaison between project teams and the learning function, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute learning strategies and initiatives as directed by the Director of Learning & Development to support organizational objectives and enhance employee performance.
  • Partner with project teams during new system implementations, process changes, and organizational initiatives to identify training implications and requirements.
  • Conduct needs assessments and capability gap analyses for departmental training needs, particularly in Service Operations departments.
  • Collaborate with facilitators and instructional designers to recommend and oversee the creation of new training content to address identified gaps.
  • Design and coordinate learning experiences using various modalities (in-person, virtual, on-demand, microlearning) to support department-specific and cross-functional training needs.
  • Partner with subject matter experts and department leaders to create and deliver role-specific development programs and process training.
  • Develop and facilitate first-time manager and emerging leader development programs in coordination with HR.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and provide recommendations for program improvements to the Director of Learning & Development.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for departments requesting training support and coordinate resources accordingly.
  • Stay current with learning and development trends, technologies, and best practices, making recommendations for integration into organizational programs.
  • Support the Director in special projects and initiatives as assigned.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years corporate training experience
  • High School Diploma required. College degree preferred.
  • Experienced in Facilitation and Instructional Design
  • Proven experience supporting large-scale training initiatives
  • Experience conducting training needs assessments and gap analysis.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams.


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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

What's in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

  • We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.


  • All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.


  • We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.


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  • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.


  • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.


We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected].

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Learn more about Markel Corp
Size
20,300 employees
Market Cap
$17.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$816 million
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
+17.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
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