Training Specialist

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Training Specialist.

Position type : Contract

Duration : 12- Month contract

Location : Chicago, IL 60611 / HYBRID

As a(n) Training Specialist you will :

O VERVIEW

• Training Plan Development
• Develop comprehensive training plans based on organizational objectives, project requirements, and employee feedback.
• Identify training needs through job analysis, skills gap assessments, and consultation with stakeholders. This may include participation in UAT to understand the newly designed platform and the features and functionality that will be important to certain end user groups.
• Content Development
• Design and create training content, including presentations, manuals, guides, videos, and e-learning modules.
• Ensure training content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with organizational goals and standards.
• Adopt content to work with client's current Learning Platform.
• Training Coordination & Facilitation :
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality delivery.
• Manage training logistic, including scheduling, room setup, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as HR, project managers, and department heads, to identify training needs and develop tailored programs.
• Communicate training plans and schedules to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
• Training Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Implement continuous improvement practices, adjusting training content and delivery methods based on feedback and outcomes.
• Resource Management
• Maintain a library of training resources and ensure they are up-to-date and accessible to employees.
• Coordinate with external vendors and trainers as needed, ensuring high-quality content and delivery.
• Leverage Adult Learning Methodologies and Best Practices
• Apply adult learning theory to the development of the training materials and provide training in a way that is easy to access and digest.
• Ensure training programs comply with relevant regulations and organizational policies.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices in training and development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in training and development or a related field.
• Experience in creating training content and delivering training sessions.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in training content development tools and e-learning platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Other considerations :

Your experience should demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, ability to self-manage, and strong empathy as you work with a diverse audience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SETS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with principles of adult learning, instructional design, training techniques and creating engaging materials, whether for in-person or virtual learning.
• Ability to select the best communication channels and practices for the greatest impact.
• Quickly adapt to a complex organization with multiple layers of stakeholders (Internally and externally) and multiple content approvers.
• Strong computer and technical skills, including intermediate expertise with the Microsoft Suite of software as well as a demonstrated aptitude for learning new specialized software tools.
• Strong professional, interpersonal, customer service, and oral communication skills with all levels of staff and management.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Additional certifications in training and development, such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or other relevant certifications, are a plus

The ideal candidate will have : LMS experience, Video Conferencing, Collaboration Platform, training program experience, creating training content.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Vanessa Perez

Creative / Tech Recruiter

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

Pay Range* : Between $45-55 per hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion.

Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions :

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.

com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics / Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.