Senior Corporate Learning & Development Specialist

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Dallas, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
  • 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

The role of Senior Development Specialist is for a senior-level learning and development professional with vast experience in instructional design, training delivery, consulting, and project/program management. The selected individual will play a pivotal role in helping to create, implement, maintain, and grow our global development programs and processes across the company. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success and will be instrumental in empowering our teammates to fully embrace Owen's & Minor's core values, mission, vision, purpose, and IDEAL Leader Model to own and drive their development. As part of the Global Leadership Development (GLD) team, this role will collaborate with a diverse range of teammates and leaders (at all levels), HRBPs, and key business stakeholders across the company.

Core Responsibilities

  • Works with GLD leader to deliver on key pieces of the global development strategy
  • Effectively teams with the GLD leader to use data to aid in the development, rollout, facilitation, communication/marketing, and maintenance of core global teammate development tools, resources, workshops, programs, processes, and initiatives
  • Teams with GLD leader to help select training tools and training delivery mechanisms, based on the content being facilitated, feedback from the business, and the target audience
  • Possesses familiarity with developing, implementing, and utilizing pre- and post-benchmark and program/workshop surveys to consistently enhance and adjust global development offerings and measure the ROI/capabilities of participants
  • Can effectively create, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures/Governance for development materials, including but not limited to job aids, quick reference guides, tools, resources, workshops, and programs
  • Develops, implements, and facilitates high-impact development workshops and programs to build strong capabilities of teammates and leaders throughout the organization
  • 5+ years’ experience in utilizing a variety of instructional design and facilitation techniques or formats that enhance the learning process and tie back to adult learning theory
  • 5+ years’ experience in using learning technology (such as Cornerstone LMS) to deliver hybrid and e-learning training and track enrollments/completions
  • 5+ years’ experience in implementing and utilizing strong project and program management skills to implement plans and use tools effectively
  • Performs special projects and completes all other duties as assigned

Capabilities & Experience Needed

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Leadership Development/Management, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred (May consider equivalent work experience)
  • 5+ years’ experience using a consultative approach with all key stakeholders; has strong communication and influencing skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all levels
  • 5+ years’ experience in summarizing and communicating complex ideas with a strong sense of how teammates and leaders think, operate, and absorb development concepts and information
  • Has strong strategic-thinking skills with an ability to collaborate within the GLD team on industry best practices
  • Ability to operate through ambiguity across multiple priorities and know when and where to escalate complex issues for final resolution
  • Possesses the ability to think outside the box to find new and innovative ways of approaching development needs in a global environment
  • Must be able to perform work and thrive under minimal supervision (virtual work environment)
  • Must be flexible and adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
  • Proficient in leveraging key Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Forms, Publisher, SharePoint, etc.) within daily work
  • 5+ years’ experience in using learning and development tools such as Cornerstone LMS, Articulate, Camtasia, Captivate, Canva, Mentimeter, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, etc.
  • Experience in utilizing monday.com or similar project management tools
  • Possess the ability and desire to stay current on industry trends, tools, and techniques
  • Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining global onboarding and employee experience programs a plus
  • Obtained industry facilitation and debrief certifications such as DDI, Franklin Covey, CCL, Vital Smarts, CliftonStrengths, DISC, etc. a plus
  • ATD, SHRM, or other industry experience and/or certifications a plus

Additional Information

  • The position is remote and located within the U.S. Some flexibility in start and end times may be necessary to support global projects, programs, and initiatives
  • Minimal travel required, advanced notice will be provided

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.