Associate Specialist, Learning and Development

Location:                    Vernon Hills, IL

Department:               Learning & Development

Reports To:                Consumer Group Director of Learning and Development

Direct Reports/Manages others:  No

Hybrid Schedule:  Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Associate Specialist of Learning & Development plays an instrumental role in helping RPM Consumer Group and its operating companies (Rust-Oleum and DAP Global) attract, retain, develop, and promote top talent. This position works within the Learning & Development team to support all Consumer Group training programs and their effective coordination. This position coordinates multiple Learning & Development projects and serves as a learning liaison across the Consumer Group. 

This individual is a strong communicator and brings a high level of attention to detail. They assist in communicating training needs to outside vendors/learning partners and can effectively coordinate multiple training programs. This person is a team player that brings a willingness to grow and learn.

This position is based out of Rust-Oleum’s corporate headquarters in Vernon Hills, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination: 
  • Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, booking venues, travel and arranging necessary equipment.
  • Assist in managing vendor partner relations, licensing, training requirements, and executive reporting.
  • Manage requests for training with the appropriate stake holders.
  • Track and project-plan team milestones and deadlines, to ensure timely delivery and execution.
  • Coordinate the intake of tuition reimbursement applications.
  • Manage training facilitator needs in preparation for training and at the training event.
• Communications:
  • Communicate training schedules and details to participants and ensure timely reminders.
  • Assist in executing the overall communication strategy. 
  • Promote Learning & Development events and course schedules; draft announcements / features and update course schedule on a regular basis.
• Learning and Development Administration:
  • Assist in the administration of training evaluations, consolidate participant insights, survey feedback and other program success metrics for evaluation.
  • Assist in designing and developing training programs and materials tailored to meet organizational goals and employee development needs.
  • Manage training-related documentation, including attendance records, evaluations, and feedback, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in learning and development to recommend improvements and innovative solutions.
  • Support the best practices and methodology in each phase of the training lifecycle: assessment, design, develop, implementation, and evaluation.
• Learning Management System Administration:
  • Provide support of corporate learning management system (LMS), course catalogs, hierarchy, and data integrity, as well as seek and implement platform features that enhance user experience. 
  • Assist in monitoring active corporate learning management system (LMS) sessions and troubleshoot user issues. Escalate technical issues for the corporate learning management system (LMS) as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Learning and Development, Education, Marketing, HR, Administration, or related discipline (or equivalent experience & background).
• 1-3 years professional experience in Learning & Development coordination or similar experience.
• Business mindset with proven experience managing effective learning and development solutions that address business needs.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS). Oracle Learning a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories is desirable.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
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