Corporate Trainer (Non-IT/Technical)

Brief DescriptionResponsible for consulting with leadership to assess needs and identify appropriate education and learning solutions in alignment with business goals and objectives. Plan, organize, develop and or effectively conduct employee training on various skills, policy, and compliance areas. This individual will administer human resources policies, programs, and or procedures fairly and consistently, ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all employees and work to ensure that the human resources department supports overall business goals and objectives.MAJOR FUNCTIONS:Conduct training needs assessments, in close cooperation with leadershipDetermine/develop objectives to be accomplished by training; objectives will form criteria for measures of success Ensure that courses are valid in content, timely, viable, and support company goalsResearch and identify areas in which training is required or beneficial. Conduct vendor research/assessment, selection, and coordination for external trainingEvaluate training effectiveness. Oversees the quality of delivered training sessions by external vendorsEvaluate and modify existing or proposed programs; suggest and implement suitable changesCollaborate with outside training providers when necessaryFacilitate delivery of training both virtual and in person trainingPlan, organize, design, develop, conduct and or acquire a range of training activities, may include creating teaching and training materials and custom learning literatureAssist with development of programs that groom employees for their next assignment and/or positionCreate, coordinate, and participate in the development of new employee orientation program. Conducts the new hire orientations, as availableWork with leadership to ensure that new hire onboarding plans exist, are being followed, are effective, and recommend best practices, etc.Monitor best practices in the training area and introduce it in the organizationAssist in developing budgets for training initiativesDevelop training procedures manuals, including associated standard operating proceduresEnsure all processes are executed in accordance with government requirements and regulations (application of Federal, state, and local labor laws)Identify, assess, and implement continuous improvement activities in HROther duties as assignedRequirementsMINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field Minimum 3 years related experience creating, implementing, and evaluating a variety of content driven training and development courses. Strong training, facilitation, presentation, organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge of training plan, curriculum, and aid design and development, including exposure to e-learning Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives including training plans, curricula, and methodology Knowledge of testing and test development/skill assessment Ability to lead discussions Discreet in handling confidential and sensitive information Strong customer service, good interpersonal, and listening skills to communicate with all customers. Must have strong oral and written communication skills Ability to organize, prioritize work and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines. Experience meeting and exceeding deadlines required Ability to work independently, as well as with a team Proficient skill in using a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office; exposure to, or experience using HRMS. Experience with Kronos (UKG) preferredWORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment Regular, in-person attendance required Primary office location: Southfield, MI Travel requiredSummaryPOSITION TITLE: HR Training SpecialistGROUP: Human Resources & FacilitiesFLSA CLASSIFICATION: ExemptSME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants must live in the United States and legally be authorized to work there without sponsorship.