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Learning and Development Partner at Forward Air in Atlanta, Georgia

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Job Description

Position: Learning & Development Partner

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Partner to organize and present training to foster growth and improvement. The qualified candidate will plan and deliver instructional webinars, content development and conduct live and/or online workshops. Previous experience of learning & development within the transportation industry is a plus. This position reports directly to the Director, People Engagement.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:


  • Plan and deliver live and virtual learning & development sessions
  • Identify training needs by evaluating strengths, weaknesses, and skills gaps
  • Develop the production of handouts, instructional materials, job aids, and manuals
  • Work closely with Director, Learning & Development to identify and anticipate learning needs of the front-line and senior level leaders
  • Develop measures, benchmarks, or scorecards to monitor the effectiveness of learning and development efforts; apply these measures to drive progress in talent management and retention
  • Consistently assess and measure learning and development programs to ensure they are relevant to the needs of the changing business
  • Leverage instructional techniques and formats such as, role playing, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures especially in leadership development
  • Develop and implement a diversity and inclusion plan that emphasizes alignment with key organization goals
  • Represent the organization within the external community to advance inclusion and diversity initiatives
  • In collaboration with the Director, Employee Engagement and Head of D&I, LD Partner, sponsor the development of early career high-potential diverse talent and oversee the curriculum supporting inclusion and diversity education
  • Assist in creating positive corporate learning environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • BS/BA in business, education, computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating a variety of topics for all levels of organization
  • Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the enterprise
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Have a Driver's License and credit card for travel purposes and expenses (Travel expenses are 100% reimbursed per company policy)

Skills:

  • Ideal candidate will be an adaptive, quick thinker
  • Good project management skills, stakeholder management skills and analytical skills
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Advanced computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Illustrator
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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