Our people are core to everything we do - the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. And we seek feedback openly, from all.
If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference - and make a professional home - Wipfli is the place for you.
General Purpose - Under the direction of the Learning and Development Manager, the Senior Learning and Development Specialist is an associate of the corporate HR team, designs instructional coursework and materials, facilitates professional development and provides consultative services to Wipfli Associates across all levels of work and within all offices, regions, practices groups and service lines, in both formal and informal learning environments.
if you are interested in promoting all that makes Wipfli a great place to work, support the onboarding of our newest associates and supporting their leadership capabilities, say "yes" to this role!
Essential Responsibilities:
Facilitate Learning

• Engage Associates in active learning experiences by facilitating content that appeals to a variety of learning styles and provides meaning to the learner.
• Assimilate knowledge to effectively respond to the needs of the learner; connect content relative to learner's situation.
• Focus learning experiences on dialogue, interaction, practice and feedback. Adhere to learner-centered and performance-based approach.
• Interact with learners in a professional, diplomatic, sociable and tactful manner.
• Create a non-threatening and supportive learning environment that allows for questioning and the safety to practice principles being taught.
• Manage course agendas and activities, balancing flexibility to address learner concerns with time constraints.
• Travel to deliver programming; some overnights required

Instructional Design

• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to continuously improve designs, instructor preparation, effectiveness of materials and delivery to ultimately translate business requirements into performance and learning objectives.
• Identify and create appropriate delivery methods to achieve desired performance, including but not limited to instructor-led courses, eLearning, blended solutions, job aids, or other performance improvement interventions.
• Help to develop and document processes, templates and methodologies that enhance learning and streamline the development of learning and performance improvement solutions.
• Monitor the return on the firm's learning and development investment through appropriate Level 1-4 assessments and metrics.
• Partner with the CPE coordinator to ensure seamless transition between CPE compliance and skill development.

Execute Administrative Functions

• Monitor coursework for effectiveness; assist in the evaluation of programming to ensure quality and effective delivery.
• Participate in organizational meetings and dialogues as needed.
• As a member of the corporate Human Capital team, participate in other Human Capital related projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in organizational development, culture, change or related field.
• 3 - 5 years experience
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions
• Written, Verbal and Presentation
• Advanced in PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient in Word and Outlook
• Reports directly to the Manager of Learning & Development and indirectly to other senior leaders of the Human Capital Team.
• Regular contact with Wipfli leaders, associates, peers and vendors which requires professionalism, confidentiality, and tact.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-KH1