Learning Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Learning Specialist to deliver trainings that engage and develop our employees. In this highly impactful role with Olsson’s Talent Development team, the Learning Specialist will lead efforts in the creation, implementation, and delivery of internal programs and training rollouts related to current and future business needs and strategies. You will work with business leaders and technical experts to conduct needs analysis, provide appropriate solutions, and support the development of internally created trainings. You will advise technical teams and leadership on daily talent development matters and provide expertise to complex matters across the organization. Additional responsibilities include program coordination, learning content evaluation, and establishing training summaries for identified opportunities.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Having ownership in the work you do
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related area preferred.
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in a Learning and Development environment as a training coordinator, specialist or similar role in Human Resources or Corporate Training.
  • Experience working with E-learning development software, such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate is a plus.
  • Experience with organizational onboarding programs is a plus.
  • Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and the capacity to learn new software.
  • Superior planning, organizing, leading discussions, and public speaking.
  • A passion for detailed work.
  • Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

  • Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
  • Receive an excellent 401(k) match
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
  • Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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