The Manager of Employee Development Programs is responsible for improving productivity and developing the talents of the organization's employees. This position will assess the company-wide developmental needs by driving training initiatives and identifying/arranging appropriate training solutions. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and pro-actively implements effective methods to educate, enhance, and recognize performance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Analyze employee training needs and develop training plans as necessary.
• Evaluate current training programs and methods to identify weaknesses or shortcomings; provide recommendations for improvement.

• Develop and monitor a detailed annual training budget.

• Train and instruct managers, supervisors, and others to help them realize the skills and techniques to deal with employees and provide effective training solutions.
• Plan, organize, and order supplies for employee development and training events.
• Develop and maintain organizational communications and educational tools such as bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Develop and modify procedures for evaluating and testing employees, including new hires and current employees.
• Conduct follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Discuss training needs and goals with management on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis to establish training needs based on projected changes and goals

Minimum Educational and Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a related field
• Superb track record in developing and executing successful training programs
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills with demonstrated ability to present to a group of employees
• Strong management, delegation, and administration skills
• Strong strategic and creative mindset; critical thinking with innovative problem-solving skills
• Familiar with traditional and modern training processes

Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to speak regularly to large groups of employees
• Ability to stand and walk for long intervals
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Note that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, and the list of job tasks is not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management as needed.

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