Learning and Development Specialist

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking a Learning and Development Specialist.

Position Summary/ Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Learning and Development Specialist creates/develops/manages company-wide learning, development and training initiatives, on-going training for management and individual contributors. Administers the Learning Management System and the Performance Management process and system.  The position would also work in a team, as a partner to management and an advocate for employees, to ensure the needs of the business are effectively and efficiently balanced with regulatory requirements, the competitive market landscape and employee retention needs.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Assesses organizational needs and designs, develops, implements, and delivers learning initiatives that meet the learning needs of new hires and current employees
• Collaborates with external training vendors on delivery of customized programs and courses
• Implements and administers the Learning Management System (LMS); provides LMS user training and support
• Maintains training records and ensures employees complete required training
• Maintains training calendar and all course materials
• Serves as point of contact for employee training requests and questions
• Manages the company-wide Performance Management process; provides user support of the Performance Management system
• Evaluates training effectiveness with surveys, interviews, and other methods in consultation with appropriate Management including Senior Leadership; uses feedback to revise and improve training programs.
• Assist with Recruiting – self-source candidates and reduce reliance on staffing agencies/headhunters, self-screen all candidates, develop screening tools in partnership with managers for candidate assessment needs, develop and negotiate offer terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies and notify eligible workers of position availability.
• Schedule interviews, collected feedback, update applicant tracking system.
• Order background checks and drug screens for candidates who accepted the offer of employment.
• Ensure all paperwork, personnel files and HRIS data entry is complete and accurate for the protection of the company and employee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for: personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, organizational development, performance management, information systems, and federal and state employment laws.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in LMS, PMS and MS Office and in database software
• Knowledge of traditional and modern training methods and tools
• Ability to effectively present complex information to a variety of audiences (including Senior Leadership)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and use of presentation software

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Training, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with designing multiple training events in a corporate setting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with LMS programs, experience in Cornerstone preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with PMS programs
• CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) certification preferred
• Advanced technical knowledge of LMS (experience in Cornerstone preferred) and PMS and Programs, Microsoft Office suite and other computer applications

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence. 

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.