Learning & Development Business Partner

Portland, OR, United States

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Learning and Development Business Partner (LDBP) ensures effective and consistent delivery of Learning and Development programs across the

organization. The LDBP will be responsible for working with various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to asses, design, develop, deliver, manage, and enhance selected programs. Training content will be focused in the following areas: basic management skills, construction management, mechanical engineering, desktop software, iOS device usage, sales, presentation, train the trainer, and leadership training. The LDBP will need to be capable of engaging learners in a classroom, online, or through the materials they create.

What you'll do:

Partner with L&D Director to develop and present training programs to meet the

organizations' needs.

•Develop internal network of SMEs to effectively and efficiently develop and deliver

technical and non-technical training content across the organization.

•Coach, mentor, and work with SMEs to develop best in class training programs by utilizing

L&D skill sets noted below:

Instructional Design:

o Collaborate and conduct needs assessments to develop course objectives.

o Recommend and design curriculum, programs, or learning solutions in the appropriate

format (classroom, webinar, e-learning, self-guided, blended, etc.) and in alignment

with course objectives and learner needs.

o Develop post-training support structure to further drive the effectiveness of the training

event.

Training Delivery:

o Deliver train-the-trainer programs (for general training and specific modules).

o Work with SMEs and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to prepare for training programs

including event planning and organization.

o Facilitate learning, encourage participation, and motivate learners.

o Evaluate courses and make changes based on feedback.

Learning Technology:

o Use LMS to setup, track and report on training events and sessions.

o Partner with e-learning developer to design and develop online courses.

o Design, develop, and deliver learning events using standard industry tools and

methods.

Training Operations Support:

o Maintain all training curriculums and provide recommendations based on business

needs.

o Provide training logistics and event management support where applicable.

o Initiate and participate in communications with other relevant training functions (HR,

safety, mechanical, BIM, etc.) as well as Operations to ensure synergy of the training

processes, scheduling, and goal alignment.

o Establish key measures for success across learning programs and deliver reports on

effectiveness as needed.

•Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and business

stakeholders.

•Establish credibility with all audiences: field, operations, engineering, divisional

administration, etc.

•Other duties as assigned.

How you'll do it:

Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts in construction and engineering to extract and translate technical information into learner-friendly content.Project Management: Manage instructional design projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines.

What you'll need to be successful:

Significant experience in instructional design, classroom training, e-learning, developing

training content, and delivering material

•Highly effective coaching and mentoring skills for developing SMEs to be effective

trainers.

•Strong drive and a passion for development of people and the business.

•Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

•Strong project management experience and ability to prioritize activities.

•Ability to effectively perform in a fast pace, flexible and dynamic, entrepreneurial, and

deadline-oriented work environment.

•Must be a strong hands-on and individual contributor that wants to have an impact with

own initiative and not depend on a supporting staff to do so.

•Highly engaging and collaborative style in working cross-functionally.

•Solutions-oriented with the ability to develop innovative, unique approaches to learning

•Ability to encourage participation and motivate learners.

•Strong technical aptitude or experience to work with an LMS (Greenlight), online

development tools, instructional technologies (e.g., e-learning), iOS, and MS Office.

•Experience with designing and developing blended learning approaches desired.

•Awareness and understanding of lean thinking beneficial.

•Ability to travel up to 25-30%, as required

BA/BS degree required (Adult Education, Organizational Development, or related field

preferred).

•5+ years of progressive experience in designing, developing and facilitating development

experiences for a business audience. Construction, Engineering or similar industry

experience preferred

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that's as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you're someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we're looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you'll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you're ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organizationthat values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,ACCOUNTABILITY& SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Paid for Employee

Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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