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Allied Fire Protection · 2 days ago

Training & Development Specialist

Pearland, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Allied Fire Protection is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to partner with individuals and departments to manage training updates and development initiatives. The role involves creating training schedules, facilitating apprenticeship programs, and assessing training effectiveness to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

ConstructionIndustrialPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Along with other Training & Development team members, create a training schedule that includes technical, soft skills, and compliance training

Build rapport with trainees and encourage them to develop trust in one another so that can rely on each other in the field

Communicate with managers to identify training needs and map out training plans and schedules for their team members, potentially designing and developing in‑house training programs

Choose appropriate training methods per use case (virtual, in-person, asynchronous, synchronous)

Market available training opportunities to employees and provide necessary information

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, assist with professional development within the company

Facilitate apprenticeship programs, especially for the Alarm and Service and Inspection departments (schedule, liaise with instructors, track attendance)

Schedule and track attendance for quarterly and annual compliance training with third-party vendor(s)

Coordinate technical training through third-party vendors (NICET, AFAA, AFSA, OSHA, HASC)

Coordinate, facilitate, and prepare administratively for leadership training with third-party vendors (HASC, Keep It Simple Consulting)

Conduct needs assessments and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed

Maintain employee training transcripts, records, and completion certificates in SiteDocs and ADP

Willing to commit to the company’s mission statement and core values

Use known andragogy principles and stay current on training methods and techniques

Design, prepare and order educational aids and materials to support educational initiatives

Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employees’ skills and KPIs through post-course assessments and discussions

Assist with the implementation and administration of the Learning Management System

Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after educational sessions

Engage and partner with stakeholders/SMEs and liaise with experts in defining and executing talent succession plans

Maintain updated curriculum database and training records

Host train-the-trainer sessions for internal subject matter experts

Research and recommend new training courses from third party vendors

Engage with critical stakeholders on defining and executing a talent succession plan

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Learning Management SystemsTraining CoordinationProject ManagementProfessional in Human ResourcesE-learning DevelopmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in organizational development, human resources, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 3 years' learning and development experience, preferably within a human resources department

Excellent communication skills (reading comprehension, written, verbal, and group presentations; ability to follow instructions)

Demonstrate close attention to detail with excellent organization and project management skills to handle multiple projects at one time

Ability to work well under pressure with shifting priorities

Ability to problem-solve, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines in a courteous and professional manner

Flexibility to meet the needs of the department

Proficient in working with Microsoft Office products

Ability to translate complex problems and concepts in training

Tactful, diplomatic, and confidential with the highest level of integrity

Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to coach and develop others

Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively in an independent manner, using sound judgment, professional maturity, and an understanding of strategic and tactical business needs (EQ)

Proven work experience as a training coordinator, trainer, training facilitator or similar role

Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting

Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools

Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)

Familiarity with traditional and modern job training models, methods, and techniques

Experience with e-learning development and authoring tools

Must be able to travel overnight on occasion as needed for internal or vendor meetings. Travel expectations are less than 25%

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined by management

Must be available and willing to work after standard hours and/or weekends as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs