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Training & Development Business Partner – Business Systems & Operations (Hybrid)

Wright Service Corp.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Training & Development Business Partner will support operating company training, compliance-focused training, as well as new and existing business systems training for employees within the family of companies.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
• Understand business needs and help drive training and development initiatives by partnering with stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Conduct needs assessments when working with operating companies and/or departments to identify training gaps to then identify and procure or design and develop effective training programs to address needs.
• Monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure they are current and effective.
• Develop project plans, storyboards, and scripts for eLearning and video trainings.
• Create, revise, and maintain eLearning and eLearning content using Articulate 360 and other eLearning platforms.
• Integrate emerging instructional methods and technologies into eLearning.
• Create and capture multimedia and video products for use in training and then manipulate and edit digital imagery, video, and audio for online trainings.
• Develop graphics and design materials for classroom-based training and online training (eLearning and video) including instructor guides, student guides, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Apply creative design to the discipline of instructional design with an emphasis on multimedia.
• Develop instructional programs that leverage new technologies and multimedia.
• Apply interactive design and learning principles to instructional solutions for adult learners.
• Deliver virtual and in-person classroom trainings, including new employee orientation.
• Create and maintain course evaluations and transcript reports for online and classroom training courses; compile and communicate these to measure training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other Training & Development team members on new, innovative ways to maximize training effectiveness.
• Review all training materials for accuracy before approving and publishing.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time

with or without notice.

• Position may require some outside travel.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, communication, or a related field
• 1-2 years’ applicable experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possess strong knowledge and application of adult learning theory and instructional design principles, with a focus on eLearning, virtual design, graphic design, and training methodologies while utilizing the latest interactive learning technologies.
• Ability to set up, record, and edit video and audio segments to support learning initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of various authoring and eLearning development tools; e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, and/or Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition.
• Ability to work autonomously, under general direction.
• Possess strong communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to translate technical terminology into readable content.
• Possess high creativity skills with the ability to think outside of the box.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

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Organizational Development Sr Partner

Athene

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.

Purpose:

Are you someone who enjoys trying new things, building cross-functional relationships and seeing your work make a positive, lasting impact? The Organizational Development Sr. Partner will play an important role in helping grow Athene’s Learning, Empowerment & Resource Network (L.E.A.R.N.), which elevates the day-to-day learning and development (L&D) activities and programs across the company, aligned to our business and employee engagement priorities.

The Sr. Partner will be part of team that focuses on identifying, crafting and deploying opportunities that emphasize experiential, social and formal learning to support employees’ career aspirations and build a culture where employees feel engaged, included and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with key partners and vendors to monitor and enhance the L.E.A.R.N. initiative through the development of tools, resources and learning programs
• Administers and coordinates the LEARNing Circles program, Athene’s self-directed, peer-to-peer/group learning program
• Facilitates and supports the creation, communication, enhancement and implementation of organizational development-related initiatives across the organization, including Athene’s new employee Culture of Game Changers workshop
• Designs and delivers innovative learning tools, resources, eLearning courses, workshops, and other learning solutions that align to Athene’s Core Capabilities
• Coordinates Athene’s continuous education program
• Monitors data and generates reports to analyze trends and patterns in OD and learning programs to make data-driven decisions

Qualifications and Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in Organizational Development, learning & development, communication or human resources professional
• Strong research, written and verbal communication, project management and interpersonal skills
• Proven knowledge of instructional design principles
• Confident and effective presentation skills to all levels in the organization, both in-person and virtually
• Ability to analyze and assess data to tell the OD story and drive decisions
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with teams
• Ability to build trust and collaborate with partners in a constantly evolving environment
• Experience infusing DEI into learning programs
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices
• Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) fundamentals
• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to optimally perform the essential functions

Additional technologies and skills you may work with in this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Articulate 360 suite (Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise 360)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic design
• Audio/Video production
• Workday Learning LMS

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.  Learn more about working at Athene.

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!  Learn more about how we support our Veterans.

Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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