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 AuthorizationUS 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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