Training and Organization Development Specialist

We are Proud to be SJE! At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are currently looking for a Training and Organization Development Specialist to support all SJE divisions and locations. This role will be based at one of four designated locations, Birmingham AL, Ashland OH, Detroit Lakes or Plymouth MN. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in HR, Education, Communications, Media Production, or related field preferred. Check us out at SJEinc.com! The job: The Training and Organization Development Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering internal training programs that enhance employee capability, strengthen organizational performance, and support a culture of continuous learning. This role oversees onboarding, internal training, employee development initiatives, mentorship programs, and career pathing across the organization. This role partners closely with Operational leaders, HR Leaders, and subject matter experts to identify development needs, create learning solutions, and ensure new employees and existing team members are equipped for success. What will you do in this role: Training and Organizational Development • Design, implement, and manage internal learning and development programs to support employee skill growth, leadership capability, and organizational needs. • Conduct training needs assessments and use data to prioritize learning initiatives. • Develop and deliver instructor-led training, e-learning modules, workshops, and development experiences utilizing internal technology and HRIS (UKG) LMS module. • Partner with leaders to create growth paths for key roles to showcase opportunities for career growth. • Analyze job responsibilities to determine natural progression of skillset for growth path opportunities. • Coordinate and lead training and development initiatives to foster career advancement. • Assist with goal deployment and succession planning for key growth path areas. • Track participation and progress in development programs, certifications, and training requirements. • Develop a corporate mentorship program. • Partner and collaborate with the HR Administrator to create, upload, assign, track and manage learning content, courses, curricula, and learning paths within UKG. • Review reports and analytics to measure training effectiveness and required learning. • Lead special projects related to employee and organization development per the direction of management. Onboarding & New Employee Experience • Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of new employee onboarding and assimilation programs. • Partner with leaders to continuously improve onboarding structure, materials, and employee experience. • Ensure all new hire training requirements are loaded, assigned, and tracked through UKG LMS. Answering your questions: When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time. • What are the hours? Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. • What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays. • What is the starting wage? The starting wage for this position is $55,000-$75,000 depending on geographic location and experience. • What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package! • What percentage of travel is required for this position? 25% We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements. Why work with Us At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy! Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job

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