ROLE OF THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Under limited direction, responsible for the delivery of the learning curriculum and development of programs for employees and leadership that support the Recology G.R.O.W. culture.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with Corporate Human Resources on creating training curriculum.
• Delivers leadership development training using all available delivery methods including Instructor lead, WebEx, etc.
• Delivers leadership development training in support of programs that leverage the G.R.O.W. culture and Strategic Plan.
• Develops training for Human Resources to facilitate.
• Partners effectively with other departments across the company on the delivery of training, projects or initiatives.
• Delivers training to multiple levels of employees throughout the company.
• Facilitates learning to develop participants' competencies and helps learners meet specified performance expectations.
• Monitors linkage between curriculum and improved learner job performance, partners with HR Partners to assist with coaching participants back on the job, ensuring learning translates to performance.
• Makes initial evaluation of learning and works with HR Partners to determine best methods to provide feedback to learners and their managers.
• Assists in revising existing course materials for training.
• Administers learning schedules, calendar, and maintains participant records during training.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures related to learners and Trainers.
• Some travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Five years of Training experience.
• Experienced in delivering training to multiple levels of leadership such as supervisors, managers, directors and executives.
• Delivery of Leadership Training is preferred.
• Change Management Certification preferred.
• Professional Organization Development and Trainer certifications preferred.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including in-depth knowledge of leadership and change management theory and practice.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Skill and / or Ability to:

• Promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources.
• Lead a diverse project team at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varied scopes and complexities.
• Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generate innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing; listen to and understand various viewpoints; share relevant information timely; provide constructive feedback; maintain professionalism.
• Present ideas effectively to individuals or groups and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engage with others and establish trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promote collaboration and assist others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Consistently build and share knowledge and expertise about current job through reading, new experiences, and exposure to new ideas.
• Listen to and build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure commitments are met.
• Develop strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develop recommendations and actionable plans.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.