Learning & Development Specialist

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Overview

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious.**Genuine.** These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.

At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers' industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we're always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things.

We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we're so glad!

The Learning and Development Specialist is integral to the success of the Talent and Organizational Effectiveness team. You will join a team to implement the organization's learning and development strategy so that we have engaged, high-performing employees positioned to meet Ingevity's current and future needs. In this role you will be responsible for the efficient, effective execution of orientation, learning and development programs and ongoing maintenance and enhancements of learning processes and systems.

Here's how you will impact Ingevity:

Program and Project Management:

• Apply project management tools and skills to ensure the on-time launch and flawless execution of projects from concept to close.
• Identify, document and ensure implementation of process improvements
• Prepares training documentation, such as training content, manuals, notes, questionnaires, and other support materials and distributes course materials and teaching aides as required for each type of program.
• Coordinates and arranges for the use of audio visual and other necessary equipment, finds and arranges facilities for training, may make catering arrangements for meals and refreshments.
• Prepares appropriate forms, correspondence, and records regarding course attendance, feedback on programs, instructors, etc.
• Manage overall project work plans, defining approach, timing and key deliverables and ensures that team meets all project deliverables and timelines and manages logistics for learning programs, in US, UK and in China, as required.

Learning Systems and Onboarding:

• Maintain the learning system while ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Provides ongoing technical support for plant LMS Administrators
• Drives best practices related to user experience, data integrity, training records and training documentation for the LMS
• Generates and analyzes system usage activity, course evaluation, compliance and additional metrics on a regular basis, supporting individual business and both internal and external audit-related compliance reporting as needed;
• Creates and documents processes and manages systems for initiatives including: mentoring, learning, engagement and multi-rater assessments.
• Designs and creates tools, SharePoint sites and drafts communication materials for Talent and Learning programs.
• Partner with multiple stakeholders to improve and enhance our current onboarding process globally.
• Coordinate with recruitment team and other internal stakeholders on transitioning the from a candidate to a "new hire" and the onboarding steps associated with it
• Handle first day logistics including conducting orientations in multiple time zones and required documentation.

Here is what you'll need to succeed in this role:

• At least 3 years of experience either in a learning & development role or applicable or in a project management role with a strong focus on planning, organizing, and coordinating learning and development activities.
• Previous learning system administration.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage priorities and workflow with minimal oversight, in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; conscientious and thorough in own work product as well as ensuring compliance with standards.
• Positive interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills; experience of working globally and collaboratively with stakeholders across functions, countries and cultures.
• Strong customer mindset; motivated to support internal customers and able to balance well between providing flexibility and maintaining requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to thoughtfully structure key messages, information, and presentations for clarity and impact.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills to deliver onboarding training and additional training as needed.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable with analyzing data and information.
• Ability to think logically; able to quickly grasp concepts, spot trends, see the bigger picture and make the complex simple.
• Solid proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidatemust not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.
• This position is not eligible for relocation

Preferred experience:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or relevant field
• Experience coordinating and tracking onboarding and learning & development activities is highly desirable.
• Experience in improving learning design and learning user experience.
• Experience and expertise in using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.